Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5729 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 1966 | 25 Elul 5726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1967 | 25 Elul 5727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1968 | 21 Elul 5728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1969 | 23 Elul 5729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1970 | 25 Elul 5730 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1971 | 21 Elul 5731 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1972 | 23 Elul 5732 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1973 | 25 Elul 5733 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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