Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6720 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 2957 | 23 Elul 6717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2958 | 25 Elul 6718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2959 | 21 Elul 6719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2960 | 23 Elul 6720 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2961 | 25 Elul 6721 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2962 | 20 Elul 6722 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2963 | 23 Elul 6723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2964 | 23 Elul 6724 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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