Leil Selichot 2066 / סליחות 5826
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5826 occurs after nightfall 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 2063 | 21 Elul 5823 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2064 | 25 Elul 5824 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2065 | 25 Elul 5825 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2066 | 21 Elul 5826 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2067 | 23 Elul 5827 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2068 | 25 Elul 5828 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2069 | 21 Elul 5829 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2070 | 23 Elul 5830 |
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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