Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8769 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 5006 | 21 Elul 8766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5007 | 23 Elul 8767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5008 | 25 Elul 8768 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5009 | 21 Elul 8769 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5010 | 21 Elul 8770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5011 | 25 Elul 8771 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5012 | 20 Elul 8772 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5013 | 21 Elul 8773 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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