Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5478 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 1715 | 23 Elul 5475 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1716 | 25 Elul 5476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1717 | 21 Elul 5477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1718 | 21 Elul 5478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1719 | 25 Elul 5479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1720 | 25 Elul 5480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1721 | 21 Elul 5481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1722 | 23 Elul 5482 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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