Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7797 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 4034 | 25 Elul 7794 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4035 | 21 Elul 7795 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4036 | 23 Elul 7796 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4037 | 25 Elul 7797 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4038 | 25 Elul 7798 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4039 | 21 Elul 7799 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4040 | 25 Elul 7800 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4041 | 25 Elul 7801 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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