Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12255 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 8492 | 23 Elul 12252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8493 | 25 Elul 12253 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8494 | 21 Elul 12254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8495 | 21 Elul 12255 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8496 | 25 Elul 12256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8497 | 20 Elul 12257 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8498 | 21 Elul 12258 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8499 | 23 Elul 12259 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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