Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8457 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 4694 | 20 Elul 8454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4695 | 21 Elul 8455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4696 | 23 Elul 8456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4697 | 25 Elul 8457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4698 | 20 Elul 8458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4699 | 23 Elul 8459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4700 | 25 Elul 8460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4701 | 20 Elul 8461 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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