Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9578 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 5815 | 21 Elul 9575 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5816 | 23 Elul 9576 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5817 | 25 Elul 9577 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5818 | 21 Elul 9578 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5819 | 23 Elul 9579 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5820 | 25 Elul 9580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5821 | 21 Elul 9581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5822 | 21 Elul 9582 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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