Leil Selichot 1266 / סליחות 5026

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5026 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 1263 25 Elul 5023
Leil Selichot 1264 20 Elul 5024
Leil Selichot 1265 23 Elul 5025
Leil Selichot 1266 25 Elul 5026
Leil Selichot 1267 25 Elul 5027
Leil Selichot 1268 21 Elul 5028
Leil Selichot 1269 25 Elul 5029
Leil Selichot 1270 25 Elul 5030

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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