Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6566 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 2803 | 25 Elul 6563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2804 | 21 Elul 6564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2805 | 25 Elul 6565 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2806 | 25 Elul 6566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2807 | 21 Elul 6567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2808 | 23 Elul 6568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2809 | 25 Elul 6569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2810 | 21 Elul 6570 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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