Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11920 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 8157 | 23 Elul 11917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8158 | 25 Elul 11918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8159 | 20 Elul 11919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8160 | 23 Elul 11920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8161 | 23 Elul 11921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8162 | 25 Elul 11922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8163 | 21 Elul 11923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8164 | 23 Elul 11924 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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