Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7249 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 3486 | 20 Elul 7246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3487 | 21 Elul 7247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3488 | 23 Elul 7248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3489 | 25 Elul 7249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3490 | 20 Elul 7250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3491 | 23 Elul 7251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3492 | 25 Elul 7252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3493 | 25 Elul 7253 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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