Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7696 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 3933 | 20 Elul 7693 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3934 | 23 Elul 7694 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3935 | 23 Elul 7695 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3936 | 25 Elul 7696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3937 | 21 Elul 7697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3938 | 23 Elul 7698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3939 | 25 Elul 7699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3940 | 21 Elul 7700 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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