Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5655 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 1892 | 25 Elul 5652 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1893 | 21 Elul 5653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1894 | 21 Elul 5654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1895 | 25 Elul 5655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1896 | 20 Elul 5656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1897 | 21 Elul 5657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1898 | 23 Elul 5658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1899 | 20 Elul 5659 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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