Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5447 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 1684 | 23 Elul 5444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1685 | 23 Elul 5445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1686 | 25 Elul 5446 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1687 | 21 Elul 5447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1688 | 23 Elul 5448 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1689 | 25 Elul 5449 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1690 | 21 Elul 5450 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1691 | 21 Elul 5451 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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