Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6966 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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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 3203 | 21 Elul 6963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3204 | 23 Elul 6964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3205 | 25 Elul 6965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3206 | 21 Elul 6966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3207 | 23 Elul 6967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3208 | 25 Elul 6968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3209 | 20 Elul 6969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3210 | 23 Elul 6970 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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