Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5721 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 1958 | 21 Elul 5718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1959 | 23 Elul 5719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1960 | 25 Elul 5720 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1961 | 21 Elul 5721 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1962 | 23 Elul 5722 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1963 | 25 Elul 5723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1964 | 21 Elul 5724 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1965 | 21 Elul 5725 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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