Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4553 occurred 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 790 | 20 Elul 4550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 791 | 23 Elul 4551 | ||
| Leil Selichot 792 | 23 Elul 4552 | ||
| Leil Selichot 793 | 25 Elul 4553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 794 | 21 Elul 4554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 795 | 23 Elul 4555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 796 | 25 Elul 4556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 797 | 21 Elul 4557 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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