Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5416 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 1653 | 21 Elul 5413 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1654 | 23 Elul 5414 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1655 | 23 Elul 5415 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1656 | 20 Elul 5416 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1657 | 23 Elul 5417 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1658 | 23 Elul 5418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1659 | 25 Elul 5419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1660 | 21 Elul 5420 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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