Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6579 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 2816 | 20 Elul 6576 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2817 | 21 Elul 6577 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2818 | 23 Elul 6578 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2819 | 25 Elul 6579 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2820 | 20 Elul 6580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2821 | 23 Elul 6581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2822 | 23 Elul 6582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2823 | 25 Elul 6583 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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