Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6949 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 3186 | 21 Elul 6946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3187 | 23 Elul 6947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3188 | 25 Elul 6948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3189 | 20 Elul 6949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3190 | 23 Elul 6950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3191 | 25 Elul 6951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3192 | 20 Elul 6952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3193 | 23 Elul 6953 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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