Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4256 occurred 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 493 | 23 Elul 4253 | ||
| Leil Selichot 494 | 23 Elul 4254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 495 | 25 Elul 4255 | ||
| Leil Selichot 496 | 20 Elul 4256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 497 | 23 Elul 4257 | ||
| Leil Selichot 498 | 25 Elul 4258 | ||
| Leil Selichot 499 | 20 Elul 4259 | ||
| Leil Selichot 500 | 23 Elul 4260 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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