Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12971 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 9208 | 21 Elul 12968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9209 | 23 Elul 12969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9210 | 25 Elul 12970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9211 | 21 Elul 12971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9212 | 21 Elul 12972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9213 | 25 Elul 12973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9214 | 20 Elul 12974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9215 | 21 Elul 12975 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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