Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8625 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 4862 | 23 Elul 8622 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4863 | 20 Elul 8623 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4864 | 21 Elul 8624 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4865 | 23 Elul 8625 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4866 | 25 Elul 8626 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4867 | 21 Elul 8627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4868 | 23 Elul 8628 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4869 | 23 Elul 8629 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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