Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5009 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 1246 | 25 Elul 5006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1247 | 21 Elul 5007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1248 | 23 Elul 5008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1249 | 25 Elul 5009 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1250 | 21 Elul 5010 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1251 | 21 Elul 5011 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1252 | 25 Elul 5012 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1253 | 20 Elul 5013 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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