Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12797 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 9034 | 25 Elul 12794 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9035 | 25 Elul 12795 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9036 | 21 Elul 12796 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9037 | 25 Elul 12797 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9038 | 25 Elul 12798 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9039 | 21 Elul 12799 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9040 | 23 Elul 12800 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9041 | 25 Elul 12801 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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