Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6479 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 2716 | 23 Elul 6476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2717 | 23 Elul 6477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2718 | 20 Elul 6478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2719 | 21 Elul 6479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2720 | 23 Elul 6480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2721 | 25 Elul 6481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2722 | 20 Elul 6482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2723 | 23 Elul 6483 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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