Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6856 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 3093 | 25 Elul 6853 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3094 | 20 Elul 6854 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3095 | 23 Elul 6855 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3096 | 25 Elul 6856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3097 | 25 Elul 6857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3098 | 21 Elul 6858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3099 | 23 Elul 6859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3100 | 25 Elul 6860 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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