Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5866 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 2103 | 20 Elul 5863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2104 | 23 Elul 5864 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2105 | 25 Elul 5865 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2106 | 25 Elul 5866 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2107 | 21 Elul 5867 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2108 | 25 Elul 5868 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2109 | 25 Elul 5869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2110 | 21 Elul 5870 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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