Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11620 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 7857 | 25 Elul 11617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7858 | 21 Elul 11618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7859 | 23 Elul 11619 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7860 | 25 Elul 11620 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7861 | 20 Elul 11621 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7862 | 23 Elul 11622 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7863 | 23 Elul 11623 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7864 | 25 Elul 11624 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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