Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8563 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 4800 | 21 Elul 8560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4801 | 23 Elul 8561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4802 | 25 Elul 8562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4803 | 21 Elul 8563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4804 | 23 Elul 8564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4805 | 25 Elul 8565 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4806 | 21 Elul 8566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4807 | 21 Elul 8567 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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