Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8408 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 4645 | 23 Elul 8405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4646 | 25 Elul 8406 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4647 | 20 Elul 8407 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4648 | 23 Elul 8408 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4649 | 23 Elul 8409 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4650 | 25 Elul 8410 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4651 | 21 Elul 8411 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4652 | 23 Elul 8412 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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