Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11970 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 8207 | 23 Elul 11967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8208 | 23 Elul 11968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8209 | 25 Elul 11969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8210 | 20 Elul 11970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8211 | 23 Elul 11971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8212 | 25 Elul 11972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8213 | 20 Elul 11973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8214 | 23 Elul 11974 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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