Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5986 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 2223 | 23 Elul 5983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2224 | 20 Elul 5984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2225 | 21 Elul 5985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2226 | 23 Elul 5986 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2227 | 25 Elul 5987 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2228 | 20 Elul 5988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2229 | 23 Elul 5989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2230 | 25 Elul 5990 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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