Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5509 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 1746 | 25 Elul 5506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1747 | 20 Elul 5507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1748 | 21 Elul 5508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1749 | 23 Elul 5509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1750 | 25 Elul 5510 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1751 | 21 Elul 5511 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1752 | 23 Elul 5512 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1753 | 23 Elul 5513 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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