Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8857 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 5094 | 21 Elul 8854 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5095 | 23 Elul 8855 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5096 | 25 Elul 8856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5097 | 20 Elul 8857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5098 | 23 Elul 8858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5099 | 25 Elul 8859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5100 | 25 Elul 8860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5101 | 21 Elul 8861 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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