Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5706 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 1943 | 25 Elul 5703 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1944 | 21 Elul 5704 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1945 | 23 Elul 5705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1946 | 25 Elul 5706 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1947 | 21 Elul 5707 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1948 | 21 Elul 5708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1949 | 23 Elul 5709 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1950 | 20 Elul 5710 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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