Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6056 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 2293 | 21 Elul 6053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2294 | 23 Elul 6054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2295 | 20 Elul 6055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2296 | 21 Elul 6056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2297 | 23 Elul 6057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2298 | 25 Elul 6058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2299 | 20 Elul 6059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2300 | 23 Elul 6060 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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