Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6898 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 3135 | 21 Elul 6895 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3136 | 23 Elul 6896 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3137 | 25 Elul 6897 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3138 | 20 Elul 6898 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3139 | 23 Elul 6899 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3140 | 23 Elul 6900 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3141 | 25 Elul 6901 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3142 | 21 Elul 6902 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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