Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6459 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 2696 | 23 Elul 6456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2697 | 25 Elul 6457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2698 | 25 Elul 6458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2699 | 21 Elul 6459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2700 | 23 Elul 6460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2701 | 25 Elul 6461 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2702 | 21 Elul 6462 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2703 | 23 Elul 6463 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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