Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7847 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 4084 | 25 Elul 7844 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4085 | 25 Elul 7845 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4086 | 21 Elul 7846 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4087 | 23 Elul 7847 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4088 | 25 Elul 7848 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4089 | 21 Elul 7849 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4090 | 23 Elul 7850 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4091 | 25 Elul 7851 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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