Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12697 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 8934 | 21 Elul 12694 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8935 | 23 Elul 12695 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8936 | 25 Elul 12696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8937 | 21 Elul 12697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8938 | 21 Elul 12698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8939 | 25 Elul 12699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8940 | 25 Elul 12700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8941 | 21 Elul 12701 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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