Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6500 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 2737 | 23 Elul 6497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2738 | 25 Elul 6498 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2739 | 21 Elul 6499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2740 | 23 Elul 6500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2741 | 25 Elul 6501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2742 | 20 Elul 6502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2743 | 23 Elul 6503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2744 | 23 Elul 6504 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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