Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8583 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 4820 | 21 Elul 8580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4821 | 23 Elul 8581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4822 | 25 Elul 8582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4823 | 20 Elul 8583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4824 | 23 Elul 8584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4825 | 25 Elul 8585 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4826 | 25 Elul 8586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4827 | 21 Elul 8587 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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