Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6590 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 2827 | 21 Elul 6587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2828 | 23 Elul 6588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2829 | 25 Elul 6589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2830 | 21 Elul 6590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2831 | 21 Elul 6591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2832 | 25 Elul 6592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2833 | 25 Elul 6593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2834 | 21 Elul 6594 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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