Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5402 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 1639 | 25 Elul 5399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1640 | 21 Elul 5400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1641 | 25 Elul 5401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1642 | 25 Elul 5402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1643 | 21 Elul 5403 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1644 | 23 Elul 5404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1645 | 25 Elul 5405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1646 | 21 Elul 5406 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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