Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12503 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 8740 | 25 Elul 12500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8741 | 21 Elul 12501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8742 | 21 Elul 12502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8743 | 25 Elul 12503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8744 | 21 Elul 12504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8745 | 21 Elul 12505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8746 | 23 Elul 12506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8747 | 20 Elul 12507 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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