Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8577 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 4814 | 23 Elul 8574 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4815 | 25 Elul 8575 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4816 | 20 Elul 8576 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4817 | 21 Elul 8577 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4818 | 23 Elul 8578 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4819 | 20 Elul 8579 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4820 | 21 Elul 8580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4821 | 23 Elul 8581 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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