Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7900 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 4137 | 21 Elul 7897 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4138 | 25 Elul 7898 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4139 | 25 Elul 7899 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4140 | 21 Elul 7900 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4141 | 23 Elul 7901 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4142 | 25 Elul 7902 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4143 | 21 Elul 7903 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4144 | 21 Elul 7904 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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