Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5859 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 2096 | 21 Elul 5856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2097 | 23 Elul 5857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2098 | 23 Elul 5858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2099 | 20 Elul 5859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2100 | 21 Elul 5860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2101 | 23 Elul 5861 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2102 | 25 Elul 5862 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2103 | 20 Elul 5863 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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