Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8644 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 4881 | 21 Elul 8641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4882 | 23 Elul 8642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4883 | 25 Elul 8643 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4884 | 21 Elul 8644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4885 | 21 Elul 8645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4886 | 25 Elul 8646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4887 | 21 Elul 8647 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4888 | 21 Elul 8648 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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