Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9551 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 5788 | 23 Elul 9548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5789 | 23 Elul 9549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5790 | 25 Elul 9550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5791 | 21 Elul 9551 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5792 | 23 Elul 9552 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5793 | 25 Elul 9553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5794 | 21 Elul 9554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5795 | 21 Elul 9555 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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