Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7659 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 3896 | 21 Elul 7656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3897 | 21 Elul 7657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3898 | 25 Elul 7658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3899 | 20 Elul 7659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3900 | 21 Elul 7660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3901 | 23 Elul 7661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3902 | 20 Elul 7662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3903 | 21 Elul 7663 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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