Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5972 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 2209 | 23 Elul 5969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2210 | 25 Elul 5970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2211 | 21 Elul 5971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2212 | 21 Elul 5972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2213 | 25 Elul 5973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2214 | 25 Elul 5974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2215 | 21 Elul 5975 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2216 | 23 Elul 5976 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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