Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12996 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 9233 | 23 Elul 12993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9234 | 25 Elul 12994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9235 | 21 Elul 12995 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9236 | 21 Elul 12996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9237 | 25 Elul 12997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9238 | 21 Elul 12998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9239 | 21 Elul 12999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9240 | 23 Elul 13000 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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