Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12447 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 8684 | 21 Elul 12444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8685 | 23 Elul 12445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8686 | 25 Elul 12446 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8687 | 21 Elul 12447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8688 | 23 Elul 12448 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8689 | 25 Elul 12449 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8690 | 21 Elul 12450 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8691 | 21 Elul 12451 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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