Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8680 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 4917 | 20 Elul 8677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4918 | 21 Elul 8678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4919 | 23 Elul 8679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4920 | 25 Elul 8680 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4921 | 20 Elul 8681 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4922 | 23 Elul 8682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4923 | 23 Elul 8683 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4924 | 25 Elul 8684 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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