Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8606 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 4843 | 20 Elul 8603 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4844 | 23 Elul 8604 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4845 | 23 Elul 8605 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4846 | 20 Elul 8606 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4847 | 21 Elul 8607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4848 | 23 Elul 8608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4849 | 25 Elul 8609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4850 | 20 Elul 8610 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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