Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5500 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 1737 | 25 Elul 5497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1738 | 21 Elul 5498 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1739 | 23 Elul 5499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1740 | 25 Elul 5500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1741 | 21 Elul 5501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1742 | 23 Elul 5502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1743 | 25 Elul 5503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1744 | 21 Elul 5504 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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