Leil Selichot 1106 / סליחות 4866

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4866 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 1103 23 Elul 4863
Leil Selichot 1104 25 Elul 4864
Leil Selichot 1105 21 Elul 4865
Leil Selichot 1106 23 Elul 4866
Leil Selichot 1107 25 Elul 4867
Leil Selichot 1108 20 Elul 4868
Leil Selichot 1109 23 Elul 4869
Leil Selichot 1110 23 Elul 4870

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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