Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2146 | 20 Elul 5906 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2147 | 21 Elul 5907 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2148 | 23 Elul 5908 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2149 | 25 Elul 5909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2150 | 20 Elul 5910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2151 | 23 Elul 5911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2152 | 23 Elul 5912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2153 | 25 Elul 5913 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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