Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9699 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 5936 | 20 Elul 9696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5937 | 23 Elul 9697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5938 | 23 Elul 9698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5939 | 25 Elul 9699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5940 | 21 Elul 9700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5941 | 23 Elul 9701 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5942 | 25 Elul 9702 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5943 | 21 Elul 9703 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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