Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9987 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 6224 | 21 Elul 9984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6225 | 23 Elul 9985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6226 | 25 Elul 9986 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6227 | 20 Elul 9987 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6228 | 23 Elul 9988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6229 | 23 Elul 9989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6230 | 25 Elul 9990 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6231 | 21 Elul 9991 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.