Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5120 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 1357 | 23 Elul 5117 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1358 | 20 Elul 5118 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1359 | 21 Elul 5119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1360 | 23 Elul 5120 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1361 | 25 Elul 5121 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1362 | 20 Elul 5122 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1363 | 23 Elul 5123 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1364 | 25 Elul 5124 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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