Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8909 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 5146 | 23 Elul 8906 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5147 | 25 Elul 8907 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5148 | 21 Elul 8908 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5149 | 23 Elul 8909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5150 | 25 Elul 8910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5151 | 25 Elul 8911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5152 | 21 Elul 8912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5153 | 25 Elul 8913 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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