Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4990 occurred on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1227 | 21 Elul 4987 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1228 | 23 Elul 4988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1229 | 25 Elul 4989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1230 | 21 Elul 4990 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1231 | 23 Elul 4991 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1232 | 25 Elul 4992 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1233 | 20 Elul 4993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1234 | 23 Elul 4994 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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