Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5147 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 1384 | 23 Elul 5144 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1385 | 25 Elul 5145 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1386 | 21 Elul 5146 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1387 | 23 Elul 5147 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1388 | 25 Elul 5148 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1389 | 20 Elul 5149 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1390 | 23 Elul 5150 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1391 | 25 Elul 5151 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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