Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9499 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 5736 | 25 Elul 9496 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5737 | 21 Elul 9497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5738 | 23 Elul 9498 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5739 | 25 Elul 9499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5740 | 20 Elul 9500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5741 | 23 Elul 9501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5742 | 25 Elul 9502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5743 | 25 Elul 9503 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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