Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9296 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 5533 | 20 Elul 9293 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5534 | 21 Elul 9294 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5535 | 23 Elul 9295 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5536 | 25 Elul 9296 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5537 | 20 Elul 9297 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5538 | 23 Elul 9298 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5539 | 23 Elul 9299 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5540 | 20 Elul 9300 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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