Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8916 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 5153 | 25 Elul 8913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5154 | 25 Elul 8914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5155 | 21 Elul 8915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5156 | 23 Elul 8916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5157 | 25 Elul 8917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5158 | 21 Elul 8918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5159 | 21 Elul 8919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5160 | 25 Elul 8920 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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