Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5596 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 1833 | 23 Elul 5593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1834 | 23 Elul 5594 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1835 | 25 Elul 5595 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1836 | 21 Elul 5596 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1837 | 23 Elul 5597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1838 | 25 Elul 5598 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1839 | 21 Elul 5599 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1840 | 21 Elul 5600 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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