Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7016 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 3253 | 21 Elul 7013 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3254 | 21 Elul 7014 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3255 | 25 Elul 7015 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3256 | 20 Elul 7016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3257 | 21 Elul 7017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3258 | 23 Elul 7018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3259 | 25 Elul 7019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3260 | 21 Elul 7020 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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