Leil Selichot 3206 / סליחות 6966

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

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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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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

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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