Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8972 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 5209 | 21 Elul 8969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5210 | 23 Elul 8970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5211 | 25 Elul 8971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5212 | 21 Elul 8972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5213 | 23 Elul 8973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5214 | 23 Elul 8974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5215 | 20 Elul 8975 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5216 | 21 Elul 8976 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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