Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8658 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 4895 | 23 Elul 8655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4896 | 23 Elul 8656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4897 | 25 Elul 8657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4898 | 21 Elul 8658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4899 | 23 Elul 8659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4900 | 25 Elul 8660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4901 | 21 Elul 8661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4902 | 23 Elul 8662 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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