Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8590 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 4827 | 21 Elul 8587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4828 | 23 Elul 8588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4829 | 25 Elul 8589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4830 | 21 Elul 8590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4831 | 23 Elul 8591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4832 | 25 Elul 8592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4833 | 21 Elul 8593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4834 | 21 Elul 8594 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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