Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5649 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 1886 | 25 Elul 5646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1887 | 21 Elul 5647 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1888 | 25 Elul 5648 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1889 | 25 Elul 5649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1890 | 21 Elul 5650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1891 | 23 Elul 5651 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1892 | 25 Elul 5652 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1893 | 21 Elul 5653 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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