Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8481 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 4718 | 20 Elul 8478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4719 | 23 Elul 8479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4720 | 23 Elul 8480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4721 | 20 Elul 8481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4722 | 21 Elul 8482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4723 | 23 Elul 8483 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4724 | 25 Elul 8484 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4725 | 20 Elul 8485 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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