Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9960 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 6197 | 21 Elul 9957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6198 | 23 Elul 9958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6199 | 25 Elul 9959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6200 | 21 Elul 9960 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6201 | 23 Elul 9961 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6202 | 23 Elul 9962 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6203 | 20 Elul 9963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6204 | 21 Elul 9964 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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