Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12872 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 9109 | 25 Elul 12869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9110 | 21 Elul 12870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9111 | 23 Elul 12871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9112 | 25 Elul 12872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9113 | 21 Elul 12873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9114 | 21 Elul 12874 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9115 | 25 Elul 12875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9116 | 20 Elul 12876 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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