Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4656 occurred 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 893 | 23 Elul 4653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 894 | 25 Elul 4654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 895 | 20 Elul 4655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 896 | 23 Elul 4656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 897 | 25 Elul 4657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 898 | 25 Elul 4658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 899 | 21 Elul 4659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 900 | 25 Elul 4660 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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