Leil Selichot 1066 / סליחות 4826

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4826 occurred 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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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1063 25 Elul 4823
Leil Selichot 1064 20 Elul 4824
Leil Selichot 1065 23 Elul 4825
Leil Selichot 1066 23 Elul 4826
Leil Selichot 1067 25 Elul 4827
Leil Selichot 1068 21 Elul 4828
Leil Selichot 1069 23 Elul 4829
Leil Selichot 1070 25 Elul 4830

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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