Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8664 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 4901 | 21 Elul 8661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4902 | 23 Elul 8662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4903 | 25 Elul 8663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4904 | 25 Elul 8664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4905 | 21 Elul 8665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4906 | 25 Elul 8666 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4907 | 25 Elul 8667 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4908 | 21 Elul 8668 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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