Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11520 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 7757 | 21 Elul 11517 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7758 | 23 Elul 11518 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7759 | 20 Elul 11519 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7760 | 21 Elul 11520 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7761 | 23 Elul 11521 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7762 | 25 Elul 11522 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7763 | 20 Elul 11523 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7764 | 23 Elul 11524 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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