Leil Selichot 1206 / סליחות 4966
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4966 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1203 | 21 Elul 4963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1204 | 23 Elul 4964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1205 | 25 Elul 4965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1206 | 20 Elul 4966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1207 | 21 Elul 4967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1208 | 23 Elul 4968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1209 | 20 Elul 4969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1210 | 21 Elul 4970 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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