Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5536 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 1773 | 23 Elul 5533 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1774 | 20 Elul 5534 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1775 | 21 Elul 5535 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1776 | 23 Elul 5536 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1777 | 25 Elul 5537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1778 | 20 Elul 5538 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1779 | 23 Elul 5539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1780 | 23 Elul 5540 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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