Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12816 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 9053 | 23 Elul 12813 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9054 | 23 Elul 12814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9055 | 25 Elul 12815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9056 | 21 Elul 12816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9057 | 23 Elul 12817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9058 | 25 Elul 12818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9059 | 21 Elul 12819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9060 | 21 Elul 12820 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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