Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12543 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 8780 | 23 Elul 12540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8781 | 25 Elul 12541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8782 | 21 Elul 12542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8783 | 23 Elul 12543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8784 | 25 Elul 12544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8785 | 21 Elul 12545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8786 | 23 Elul 12546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8787 | 25 Elul 12547 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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