Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12886 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 9123 | 20 Elul 12883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9124 | 23 Elul 12884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9125 | 23 Elul 12885 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9126 | 25 Elul 12886 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9127 | 21 Elul 12887 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9128 | 23 Elul 12888 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9129 | 25 Elul 12889 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9130 | 20 Elul 12890 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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