Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12547 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 8784 | 25 Elul 12544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8785 | 21 Elul 12545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8786 | 23 Elul 12546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8787 | 25 Elul 12547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8788 | 25 Elul 12548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8789 | 21 Elul 12549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8790 | 25 Elul 12550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8791 | 25 Elul 12551 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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