Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5755 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 1992 | 21 Elul 5752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1993 | 25 Elul 5753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1994 | 20 Elul 5754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1995 | 21 Elul 5755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1996 | 23 Elul 5756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1997 | 25 Elul 5757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1998 | 21 Elul 5758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1999 | 23 Elul 5759 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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