Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7955 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 4192 | 25 Elul 7952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4193 | 25 Elul 7953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4194 | 21 Elul 7954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4195 | 23 Elul 7955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4196 | 25 Elul 7956 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4197 | 21 Elul 7957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4198 | 23 Elul 7958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4199 | 23 Elul 7959 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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