Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12987 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 9224 | 25 Elul 12984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9225 | 20 Elul 12985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9226 | 23 Elul 12986 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9227 | 25 Elul 12987 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9228 | 25 Elul 12988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9229 | 21 Elul 12989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9230 | 25 Elul 12990 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9231 | 25 Elul 12991 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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