Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9659 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 5896 | 21 Elul 9656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5897 | 23 Elul 9657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5898 | 25 Elul 9658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5899 | 21 Elul 9659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5900 | 21 Elul 9660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5901 | 25 Elul 9661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5902 | 20 Elul 9662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5903 | 21 Elul 9663 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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