Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4996 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 1233 | 20 Elul 4993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1234 | 23 Elul 4994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1235 | 23 Elul 4995 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1236 | 20 Elul 4996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1237 | 21 Elul 4997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1238 | 23 Elul 4998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1239 | 25 Elul 4999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1240 | 20 Elul 5000 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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