Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6977 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 3214 | 23 Elul 6974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3215 | 25 Elul 6975 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3216 | 20 Elul 6976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3217 | 23 Elul 6977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3218 | 25 Elul 6978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3219 | 25 Elul 6979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3220 | 21 Elul 6980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3221 | 23 Elul 6981 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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