Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5920 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 2157 | 20 Elul 5917 | ||
Leil Selichot 2158 | 23 Elul 5918 | ||
Leil Selichot 2159 | 25 Elul 5919 | ||
Leil Selichot 2160 | 25 Elul 5920 | ||
Leil Selichot 2161 | 21 Elul 5921 | ||
Leil Selichot 2162 | 25 Elul 5922 | ||
Leil Selichot 2163 | 25 Elul 5923 | ||
Leil Selichot 2164 | 21 Elul 5924 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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