Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8734 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 4971 | 25 Elul 8731 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4972 | 20 Elul 8732 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4973 | 23 Elul 8733 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4974 | 25 Elul 8734 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4975 | 25 Elul 8735 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4976 | 21 Elul 8736 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4977 | 25 Elul 8737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4978 | 25 Elul 8738 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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