Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8994 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 5231 | 25 Elul 8991 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5232 | 20 Elul 8992 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5233 | 21 Elul 8993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5234 | 23 Elul 8994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5235 | 25 Elul 8995 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5236 | 21 Elul 8996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5237 | 23 Elul 8997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5238 | 25 Elul 8998 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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