Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10556 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 6793 | 21 Elul 10553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6794 | 23 Elul 10554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6795 | 20 Elul 10555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6796 | 21 Elul 10556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6797 | 23 Elul 10557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6798 | 25 Elul 10558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6799 | 20 Elul 10559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6800 | 23 Elul 10560 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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