Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8020 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 4257 | 25 Elul 8017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4258 | 20 Elul 8018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4259 | 23 Elul 8019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4260 | 25 Elul 8020 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4261 | 25 Elul 8021 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4262 | 21 Elul 8022 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4263 | 25 Elul 8023 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4264 | 25 Elul 8024 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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