Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11961 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 8198 | 25 Elul 11958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8199 | 25 Elul 11959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8200 | 21 Elul 11960 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8201 | 23 Elul 11961 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8202 | 25 Elul 11962 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8203 | 21 Elul 11963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8204 | 23 Elul 11964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8205 | 23 Elul 11965 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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