Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12608 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 8845 | 25 Elul 12605 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8846 | 21 Elul 12606 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8847 | 23 Elul 12607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8848 | 25 Elul 12608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8849 | 20 Elul 12609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8850 | 23 Elul 12610 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8851 | 23 Elul 12611 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8852 | 25 Elul 12612 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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