Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8873 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 5110 | 20 Elul 8870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5111 | 21 Elul 8871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5112 | 23 Elul 8872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5113 | 25 Elul 8873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5114 | 21 Elul 8874 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5115 | 23 Elul 8875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5116 | 23 Elul 8876 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5117 | 20 Elul 8877 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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