Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7817 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 4054 | 25 Elul 7814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4055 | 20 Elul 7815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4056 | 23 Elul 7816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4057 | 23 Elul 7817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4058 | 25 Elul 7818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4059 | 21 Elul 7819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4060 | 23 Elul 7820 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4061 | 25 Elul 7821 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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