Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9556 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 5793 | 25 Elul 9553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5794 | 21 Elul 9554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5795 | 21 Elul 9555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5796 | 25 Elul 9556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5797 | 25 Elul 9557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5798 | 21 Elul 9558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5799 | 23 Elul 9559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5800 | 25 Elul 9560 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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