Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6971 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 3208 | 25 Elul 6968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3209 | 20 Elul 6969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3210 | 23 Elul 6970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3211 | 23 Elul 6971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3212 | 20 Elul 6972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3213 | 21 Elul 6973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3214 | 23 Elul 6974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3215 | 25 Elul 6975 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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