Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8633 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 |
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Leil Selichot 4870 | 20 Elul 8630 | ||
Leil Selichot 4871 | 23 Elul 8631 | ||
Leil Selichot 4872 | 23 Elul 8632 | ||
Leil Selichot 4873 | 25 Elul 8633 | ||
Leil Selichot 4874 | 20 Elul 8634 | ||
Leil Selichot 4875 | 23 Elul 8635 | ||
Leil Selichot 4876 | 25 Elul 8636 | ||
Leil Selichot 4877 | 25 Elul 8637 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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