Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8534 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 4771 | 23 Elul 8531 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4772 | 20 Elul 8532 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4773 | 23 Elul 8533 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4774 | 23 Elul 8534 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4775 | 25 Elul 8535 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4776 | 21 Elul 8536 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4777 | 23 Elul 8537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4778 | 25 Elul 8538 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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