Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5440 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 1677 | 21 Elul 5437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1678 | 23 Elul 5438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1679 | 25 Elul 5439 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1680 | 20 Elul 5440 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1681 | 23 Elul 5441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1682 | 23 Elul 5442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1683 | 20 Elul 5443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1684 | 23 Elul 5444 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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