Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9479 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 5716 | 25 Elul 9476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5717 | 21 Elul 9477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5718 | 25 Elul 9478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5719 | 25 Elul 9479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5720 | 21 Elul 9480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5721 | 23 Elul 9481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5722 | 25 Elul 9482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5723 | 21 Elul 9483 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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