Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8949 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 5186 | 23 Elul 8946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5187 | 23 Elul 8947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5188 | 20 Elul 8948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5189 | 21 Elul 8949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5190 | 23 Elul 8950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5191 | 25 Elul 8951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5192 | 20 Elul 8952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5193 | 23 Elul 8953 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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