Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5880 occurs after nightfall 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 |
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Leil Selichot 2117 | 21 Elul 5877 | ||
Leil Selichot 2118 | 23 Elul 5878 | ||
Leil Selichot 2119 | 25 Elul 5879 | ||
Leil Selichot 2120 | 21 Elul 5880 | ||
Leil Selichot 2121 | 23 Elul 5881 | ||
Leil Selichot 2122 | 25 Elul 5882 | ||
Leil Selichot 2123 | 20 Elul 5883 | ||
Leil Selichot 2124 | 23 Elul 5884 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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