Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7497 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 |
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Leil Selichot 3734 | 21 Elul 7494 | ||
Leil Selichot 3735 | 23 Elul 7495 | ||
Leil Selichot 3736 | 25 Elul 7496 | ||
Leil Selichot 3737 | 20 Elul 7497 | ||
Leil Selichot 3738 | 23 Elul 7498 | ||
Leil Selichot 3739 | 25 Elul 7499 | ||
Leil Selichot 3740 | 25 Elul 7500 | ||
Leil Selichot 3741 | 21 Elul 7501 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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