Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6872 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 3109 | 23 Elul 6869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3110 | 25 Elul 6870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3111 | 21 Elul 6871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3112 | 23 Elul 6872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3113 | 23 Elul 6873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3114 | 20 Elul 6874 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3115 | 23 Elul 6875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3116 | 23 Elul 6876 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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