Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8527 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 4764 | 25 Elul 8524 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4765 | 20 Elul 8525 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4766 | 21 Elul 8526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4767 | 23 Elul 8527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4768 | 20 Elul 8528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4769 | 21 Elul 8529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4770 | 23 Elul 8530 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4771 | 23 Elul 8531 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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