Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12847 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 9084 | 23 Elul 12844 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9085 | 25 Elul 12845 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9086 | 21 Elul 12846 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9087 | 21 Elul 12847 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9088 | 25 Elul 12848 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9089 | 20 Elul 12849 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9090 | 21 Elul 12850 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9091 | 23 Elul 12851 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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