Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5457 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 1694 | 21 Elul 5454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1695 | 23 Elul 5455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1696 | 25 Elul 5456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1697 | 21 Elul 5457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1698 | 23 Elul 5458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1699 | 25 Elul 5459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1700 | 20 Elul 5460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1701 | 21 Elul 5461 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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