Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9639 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 5876 | 21 Elul 9636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5877 | 23 Elul 9637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5878 | 20 Elul 9638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5879 | 21 Elul 9639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5880 | 23 Elul 9640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5881 | 25 Elul 9641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5882 | 20 Elul 9642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5883 | 23 Elul 9643 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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