Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12820 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 9057 | 23 Elul 12817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9058 | 25 Elul 12818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9059 | 21 Elul 12819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9060 | 21 Elul 12820 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9061 | 25 Elul 12821 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9062 | 21 Elul 12822 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9063 | 21 Elul 12823 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9064 | 23 Elul 12824 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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