Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8715 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 4952 | 21 Elul 8712 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4953 | 23 Elul 8713 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4954 | 25 Elul 8714 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4955 | 21 Elul 8715 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4956 | 21 Elul 8716 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4957 | 25 Elul 8717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4958 | 21 Elul 8718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4959 | 21 Elul 8719 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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