Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7976 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 4213 | 25 Elul 7973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4214 | 21 Elul 7974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4215 | 21 Elul 7975 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4216 | 25 Elul 7976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4217 | 21 Elul 7977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4218 | 21 Elul 7978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4219 | 23 Elul 7979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4220 | 25 Elul 7980 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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