Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7871 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 4108 | 25 Elul 7868 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4109 | 20 Elul 7869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4110 | 23 Elul 7870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4111 | 25 Elul 7871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4112 | 25 Elul 7872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4113 | 21 Elul 7873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4114 | 23 Elul 7874 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4115 | 25 Elul 7875 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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