Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5142 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 1379 | 21 Elul 5139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1380 | 23 Elul 5140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1381 | 25 Elul 5141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1382 | 20 Elul 5142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1383 | 23 Elul 5143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1384 | 23 Elul 5144 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1385 | 25 Elul 5145 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1386 | 21 Elul 5146 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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