Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11720 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 7957 | 23 Elul 11717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7958 | 23 Elul 11718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7959 | 20 Elul 11719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7960 | 23 Elul 11720 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7961 | 23 Elul 11721 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7962 | 25 Elul 11722 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7963 | 20 Elul 11723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7964 | 23 Elul 11724 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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