Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5938 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 2175 | 23 Elul 5935 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2176 | 23 Elul 5936 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2177 | 20 Elul 5937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2178 | 23 Elul 5938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2179 | 23 Elul 5939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2180 | 25 Elul 5940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2181 | 21 Elul 5941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2182 | 23 Elul 5942 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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