Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4459 occurred 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 696 | 21 Elul 4456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 697 | 23 Elul 4457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 698 | 25 Elul 4458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 699 | 21 Elul 4459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 700 | 23 Elul 4460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 701 | 25 Elul 4461 | ||
| Leil Selichot 702 | 21 Elul 4462 | ||
| Leil Selichot 703 | 21 Elul 4463 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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