Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5545 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 1782 | 21 Elul 5542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1783 | 23 Elul 5543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1784 | 25 Elul 5544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1785 | 21 Elul 5545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1786 | 23 Elul 5546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1787 | 25 Elul 5547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1788 | 25 Elul 5548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1789 | 21 Elul 5549 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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