Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12938 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 9175 | 23 Elul 12935 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9176 | 25 Elul 12936 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9177 | 25 Elul 12937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9178 | 21 Elul 12938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9179 | 23 Elul 12939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9180 | 25 Elul 12940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9181 | 21 Elul 12941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9182 | 23 Elul 12942 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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