Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5486 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 1723 | 25 Elul 5483 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1724 | 21 Elul 5484 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1725 | 23 Elul 5485 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1726 | 25 Elul 5486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1727 | 20 Elul 5487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1728 | 23 Elul 5488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1729 | 23 Elul 5489 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1730 | 20 Elul 5490 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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