Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8763 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 5000 | 23 Elul 8760 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5001 | 25 Elul 8761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5002 | 25 Elul 8762 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5003 | 21 Elul 8763 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5004 | 25 Elul 8764 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5005 | 25 Elul 8765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5006 | 21 Elul 8766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5007 | 23 Elul 8767 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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