Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11589 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 7826 | 25 Elul 11586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7827 | 21 Elul 11587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7828 | 21 Elul 11588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7829 | 23 Elul 11589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7830 | 25 Elul 11590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7831 | 21 Elul 11591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7832 | 23 Elul 11592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7833 | 25 Elul 11593 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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