Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8509 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 4746 | 23 Elul 8506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4747 | 23 Elul 8507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4748 | 25 Elul 8508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4749 | 21 Elul 8509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4750 | 23 Elul 8510 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4751 | 25 Elul 8511 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4752 | 20 Elul 8512 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4753 | 23 Elul 8513 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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