Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13659 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 9896 | 23 Elul 13656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9897 | 25 Elul 13657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9898 | 21 Elul 13658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9899 | 21 Elul 13659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9900 | 25 Elul 13660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9901 | 25 Elul 13661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9902 | 21 Elul 13662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9903 | 23 Elul 13663 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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