Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4240 occurred 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 477 | 23 Elul 4237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 478 | 25 Elul 4238 | ||
| Leil Selichot 479 | 21 Elul 4239 | ||
| Leil Selichot 480 | 23 Elul 4240 | ||
| Leil Selichot 481 | 25 Elul 4241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 482 | 21 Elul 4242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 483 | 21 Elul 4243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 484 | 25 Elul 4244 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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