Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10587 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 6824 | 23 Elul 10584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6825 | 25 Elul 10585 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6826 | 20 Elul 10586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6827 | 23 Elul 10587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6828 | 25 Elul 10588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6829 | 25 Elul 10589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6830 | 21 Elul 10590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6831 | 23 Elul 10591 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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