Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9920 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 6157 | 23 Elul 9917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6158 | 23 Elul 9918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6159 | 25 Elul 9919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6160 | 21 Elul 9920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6161 | 23 Elul 9921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6162 | 25 Elul 9922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6163 | 21 Elul 9923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6164 | 23 Elul 9924 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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