Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12485 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 8722 | 23 Elul 12482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8723 | 25 Elul 12483 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8724 | 21 Elul 12484 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8725 | 23 Elul 12485 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8726 | 23 Elul 12486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8727 | 20 Elul 12487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8728 | 23 Elul 12488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8729 | 23 Elul 12489 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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