Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10740 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 6977 | 25 Elul 10737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6978 | 25 Elul 10738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6979 | 21 Elul 10739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6980 | 25 Elul 10740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6981 | 25 Elul 10741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6982 | 21 Elul 10742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6983 | 23 Elul 10743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6984 | 25 Elul 10744 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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