Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7918 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 4155 | 23 Elul 7915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4156 | 25 Elul 7916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4157 | 21 Elul 7917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4158 | 23 Elul 7918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4159 | 25 Elul 7919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4160 | 21 Elul 7920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4161 | 23 Elul 7921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4162 | 25 Elul 7922 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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