Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7259 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 3496 | 25 Elul 7256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3497 | 21 Elul 7257 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3498 | 23 Elul 7258 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3499 | 25 Elul 7259 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3500 | 21 Elul 7260 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3501 | 21 Elul 7261 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3502 | 25 Elul 7262 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3503 | 20 Elul 7263 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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