Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8571 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 4808 | 25 Elul 8568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4809 | 25 Elul 8569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4810 | 21 Elul 8570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4811 | 23 Elul 8571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4812 | 25 Elul 8572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4813 | 21 Elul 8573 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4814 | 23 Elul 8574 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4815 | 25 Elul 8575 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.