Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5566 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 1803 | 23 Elul 5563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1804 | 25 Elul 5564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1805 | 20 Elul 5565 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1806 | 23 Elul 5566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1807 | 23 Elul 5567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1808 | 25 Elul 5568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1809 | 21 Elul 5569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1810 | 23 Elul 5570 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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