Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8889 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 5126 | 25 Elul 8886 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5127 | 25 Elul 8887 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5128 | 21 Elul 8888 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5129 | 23 Elul 8889 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5130 | 25 Elul 8890 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5131 | 21 Elul 8891 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5132 | 21 Elul 8892 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5133 | 25 Elul 8893 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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