Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12966 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 9203 | 25 Elul 12963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9204 | 25 Elul 12964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9205 | 21 Elul 12965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9206 | 23 Elul 12966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9207 | 25 Elul 12967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9208 | 21 Elul 12968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9209 | 23 Elul 12969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9210 | 25 Elul 12970 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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