Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5288 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 1525 | 21 Elul 5285 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1526 | 23 Elul 5286 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1527 | 20 Elul 5287 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1528 | 21 Elul 5288 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1529 | 23 Elul 5289 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1530 | 25 Elul 5290 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1531 | 20 Elul 5291 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1532 | 23 Elul 5292 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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