Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8672 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 4909 | 23 Elul 8669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4910 | 25 Elul 8670 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4911 | 21 Elul 8671 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4912 | 21 Elul 8672 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4913 | 25 Elul 8673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4914 | 20 Elul 8674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4915 | 21 Elul 8675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4916 | 23 Elul 8676 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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