Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12920 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 |
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Leil Selichot 9157 | 21 Elul 12917 | ||
Leil Selichot 9158 | 21 Elul 12918 | ||
Leil Selichot 9159 | 25 Elul 12919 | ||
Leil Selichot 9160 | 25 Elul 12920 | ||
Leil Selichot 9161 | 21 Elul 12921 | ||
Leil Selichot 9162 | 23 Elul 12922 | ||
Leil Selichot 9163 | 25 Elul 12923 | ||
Leil Selichot 9164 | 21 Elul 12924 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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