Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10779 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 7016 | 21 Elul 10776 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7017 | 23 Elul 10777 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7018 | 20 Elul 10778 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7019 | 21 Elul 10779 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7020 | 23 Elul 10780 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7021 | 23 Elul 10781 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7022 | 20 Elul 10782 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7023 | 23 Elul 10783 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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