Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12590 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 8827 | 23 Elul 12587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8828 | 25 Elul 12588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8829 | 20 Elul 12589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8830 | 23 Elul 12590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8831 | 25 Elul 12591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8832 | 25 Elul 12592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8833 | 21 Elul 12593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8834 | 25 Elul 12594 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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