Leil Selichot 4806 / סליחות 8566

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8566 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 4803 21 Elul 8563
Leil Selichot 4804 23 Elul 8564
Leil Selichot 4805 25 Elul 8565
Leil Selichot 4806 21 Elul 8566
Leil Selichot 4807 21 Elul 8567
Leil Selichot 4808 25 Elul 8568
Leil Selichot 4809 25 Elul 8569
Leil Selichot 4810 21 Elul 8570

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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