Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5243 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 1480 | 20 Elul 5240 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1481 | 23 Elul 5241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1482 | 23 Elul 5242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1483 | 20 Elul 5243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1484 | 21 Elul 5244 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1485 | 23 Elul 5245 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1486 | 25 Elul 5246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1487 | 20 Elul 5247 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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