Leil Selichot 1966 / סליחות 5726
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5726 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 1963 | 25 Elul 5723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1964 | 21 Elul 5724 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1965 | 21 Elul 5725 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1966 | 25 Elul 5726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1967 | 25 Elul 5727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1968 | 21 Elul 5728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1969 | 23 Elul 5729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1970 | 25 Elul 5730 |
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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