Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7742 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 3979 | 23 Elul 7739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3980 | 20 Elul 7740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3981 | 21 Elul 7741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3982 | 23 Elul 7742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3983 | 25 Elul 7743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3984 | 20 Elul 7744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3985 | 23 Elul 7745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3986 | 25 Elul 7746 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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