Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5059 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 1296 | 25 Elul 5056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1297 | 25 Elul 5057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1298 | 21 Elul 5058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1299 | 23 Elul 5059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1300 | 25 Elul 5060 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1301 | 21 Elul 5061 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1302 | 21 Elul 5062 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1303 | 25 Elul 5063 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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