Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8834 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 5071 | 23 Elul 8831 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5072 | 25 Elul 8832 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5073 | 25 Elul 8833 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5074 | 21 Elul 8834 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5075 | 23 Elul 8835 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5076 | 25 Elul 8836 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5077 | 21 Elul 8837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5078 | 23 Elul 8838 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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