Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8254 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 4491 | 20 Elul 8251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4492 | 21 Elul 8252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4493 | 23 Elul 8253 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4494 | 25 Elul 8254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4495 | 21 Elul 8255 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4496 | 23 Elul 8256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4497 | 25 Elul 8257 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4498 | 20 Elul 8258 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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