Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6542 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 2779 | 25 Elul 6539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2780 | 21 Elul 6540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2781 | 23 Elul 6541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2782 | 25 Elul 6542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2783 | 21 Elul 6543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2784 | 21 Elul 6544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2785 | 25 Elul 6545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2786 | 21 Elul 6546 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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