Leil Selichot 3306 / סליחות 7066

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7066 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 3303 25 Elul 7063
Leil Selichot 3304 21 Elul 7064
Leil Selichot 3305 23 Elul 7065
Leil Selichot 3306 25 Elul 7066
Leil Selichot 3307 20 Elul 7067
Leil Selichot 3308 21 Elul 7068
Leil Selichot 3309 23 Elul 7069
Leil Selichot 3310 20 Elul 7070

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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