Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6159 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 2396 | 25 Elul 6156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2397 | 20 Elul 6157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2398 | 23 Elul 6158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2399 | 23 Elul 6159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2400 | 25 Elul 6160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2401 | 21 Elul 6161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2402 | 23 Elul 6162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2403 | 25 Elul 6163 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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