Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12641 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 8878 | 23 Elul 12638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8879 | 25 Elul 12639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8880 | 21 Elul 12640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8881 | 23 Elul 12641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8882 | 25 Elul 12642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8883 | 20 Elul 12643 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8884 | 23 Elul 12644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8885 | 25 Elul 12645 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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