Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13642 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 9879 | 23 Elul 13639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9880 | 25 Elul 13640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9881 | 21 Elul 13641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9882 | 21 Elul 13642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9883 | 25 Elul 13643 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9884 | 20 Elul 13644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9885 | 21 Elul 13645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9886 | 23 Elul 13646 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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