Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5379 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 1616 | 21 Elul 5376 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1617 | 23 Elul 5377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1618 | 25 Elul 5378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1619 | 21 Elul 5379 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1620 | 21 Elul 5380 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1621 | 25 Elul 5381 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1622 | 21 Elul 5382 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1623 | 21 Elul 5383 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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