Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12596 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 8833 | 21 Elul 12593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8834 | 25 Elul 12594 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8835 | 25 Elul 12595 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8836 | 21 Elul 12596 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8837 | 23 Elul 12597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8838 | 25 Elul 12598 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8839 | 21 Elul 12599 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8840 | 21 Elul 12600 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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