Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12518 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 8755 | 21 Elul 12515 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8756 | 23 Elul 12516 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8757 | 25 Elul 12517 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8758 | 21 Elul 12518 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8759 | 23 Elul 12519 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8760 | 25 Elul 12520 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8761 | 25 Elul 12521 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8762 | 21 Elul 12522 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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