Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8746 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 4983 | 21 Elul 8743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4984 | 25 Elul 8744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4985 | 20 Elul 8745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4986 | 21 Elul 8746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4987 | 23 Elul 8747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4988 | 25 Elul 8748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4989 | 21 Elul 8749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4990 | 23 Elul 8750 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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