Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11549 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 7786 | 20 Elul 11546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7787 | 21 Elul 11547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7788 | 23 Elul 11548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7789 | 25 Elul 11549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7790 | 20 Elul 11550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7791 | 23 Elul 11551 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7792 | 23 Elul 11552 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7793 | 25 Elul 11553 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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