Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9620 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 5857 | 23 Elul 9617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5858 | 20 Elul 9618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5859 | 23 Elul 9619 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5860 | 23 Elul 9620 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5861 | 25 Elul 9621 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5862 | 20 Elul 9622 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5863 | 23 Elul 9623 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5864 | 25 Elul 9624 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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