Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6379 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 2616 | 25 Elul 6376 | ||
Leil Selichot 2617 | 20 Elul 6377 | ||
Leil Selichot 2618 | 23 Elul 6378 | ||
Leil Selichot 2619 | 23 Elul 6379 | ||
Leil Selichot 2620 | 25 Elul 6380 | ||
Leil Selichot 2621 | 21 Elul 6381 | ||
Leil Selichot 2622 | 23 Elul 6382 | ||
Leil Selichot 2623 | 25 Elul 6383 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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