Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6960 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 3197 | 23 Elul 6957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3198 | 25 Elul 6958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3199 | 21 Elul 6959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3200 | 21 Elul 6960 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3201 | 25 Elul 6961 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3202 | 25 Elul 6962 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3203 | 21 Elul 6963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3204 | 23 Elul 6964 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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