Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8926 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 5163 | 23 Elul 8923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5164 | 20 Elul 8924 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5165 | 21 Elul 8925 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5166 | 23 Elul 8926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5167 | 25 Elul 8927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5168 | 20 Elul 8928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5169 | 23 Elul 8929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5170 | 23 Elul 8930 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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