Leil Selichot 166 / סליחות 3926

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3926 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 163 25 Elul 3923
Leil Selichot 164 21 Elul 3924
Leil Selichot 165 21 Elul 3925
Leil Selichot 166 23 Elul 3926
Leil Selichot 167 20 Elul 3927
Leil Selichot 168 21 Elul 3928
Leil Selichot 169 23 Elul 3929
Leil Selichot 170 25 Elul 3930

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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