Leil Selichot 4206 / סליחות 7966
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7966 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 4203 | 25 Elul 7963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4204 | 20 Elul 7964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4205 | 23 Elul 7965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4206 | 25 Elul 7966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4207 | 25 Elul 7967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4208 | 21 Elul 7968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4209 | 23 Elul 7969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4210 | 25 Elul 7970 |
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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