Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11947 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 8184 | 23 Elul 11944 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8185 | 25 Elul 11945 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8186 | 20 Elul 11946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8187 | 23 Elul 11947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8188 | 25 Elul 11948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8189 | 25 Elul 11949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8190 | 21 Elul 11950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8191 | 23 Elul 11951 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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