Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12685 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 |
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Leil Selichot 8922 | 23 Elul 12682 | ||
Leil Selichot 8923 | 20 Elul 12683 | ||
Leil Selichot 8924 | 21 Elul 12684 | ||
Leil Selichot 8925 | 23 Elul 12685 | ||
Leil Selichot 8926 | 25 Elul 12686 | ||
Leil Selichot 8927 | 20 Elul 12687 | ||
Leil Selichot 8928 | 23 Elul 12688 | ||
Leil Selichot 8929 | 25 Elul 12689 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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