Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8818 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 5055 | 25 Elul 8815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5056 | 25 Elul 8816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5057 | 21 Elul 8817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5058 | 23 Elul 8818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5059 | 25 Elul 8819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5060 | 21 Elul 8820 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5061 | 23 Elul 8821 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5062 | 25 Elul 8822 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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