Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6942 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 3179 | 21 Elul 6939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3180 | 23 Elul 6940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3181 | 25 Elul 6941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3182 | 21 Elul 6942 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3183 | 21 Elul 6943 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3184 | 23 Elul 6944 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3185 | 20 Elul 6945 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3186 | 21 Elul 6946 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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