Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12728 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 8965 | 21 Elul 12725 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8966 | 25 Elul 12726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8967 | 20 Elul 12727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8968 | 21 Elul 12728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8969 | 23 Elul 12729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8970 | 25 Elul 12730 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8971 | 21 Elul 12731 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8972 | 23 Elul 12732 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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