Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12744 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 8981 | 25 Elul 12741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8982 | 21 Elul 12742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8983 | 25 Elul 12743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8984 | 25 Elul 12744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8985 | 21 Elul 12745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8986 | 23 Elul 12746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8987 | 25 Elul 12747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8988 | 21 Elul 12748 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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