Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7440 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 3677 | 21 Elul 7437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3678 | 23 Elul 7438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3679 | 20 Elul 7439 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3680 | 21 Elul 7440 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3681 | 23 Elul 7441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3682 | 25 Elul 7442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3683 | 20 Elul 7443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3684 | 23 Elul 7444 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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