Leil Selichot 306 / סליחות 4066

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4066 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 303 21 Elul 4063
Leil Selichot 304 23 Elul 4064
Leil Selichot 305 25 Elul 4065
Leil Selichot 306 25 Elul 4066
Leil Selichot 307 21 Elul 4067
Leil Selichot 308 25 Elul 4068
Leil Selichot 309 25 Elul 4069
Leil Selichot 310 21 Elul 4070

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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