Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4697 occurred 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 934 | 23 Elul 4694 | ||
| Leil Selichot 935 | 20 Elul 4695 | ||
| Leil Selichot 936 | 21 Elul 4696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 937 | 23 Elul 4697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 938 | 25 Elul 4698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 939 | 20 Elul 4699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 940 | 23 Elul 4700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 941 | 23 Elul 4701 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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