Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12706 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 8943 | 25 Elul 12703 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8944 | 21 Elul 12704 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8945 | 23 Elul 12705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8946 | 25 Elul 12706 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8947 | 20 Elul 12707 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8948 | 23 Elul 12708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8949 | 23 Elul 12709 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8950 | 20 Elul 12710 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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