Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5842 occurs after nightfall 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 2079 | 20 Elul 5839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2080 | 23 Elul 5840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2081 | 23 Elul 5841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2082 | 25 Elul 5842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2083 | 21 Elul 5843 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2084 | 23 Elul 5844 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2085 | 25 Elul 5845 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2086 | 21 Elul 5846 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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