Leil Selichot 4906 / סליחות 8666

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8666 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 4903 25 Elul 8663
Leil Selichot 4904 25 Elul 8664
Leil Selichot 4905 21 Elul 8665
Leil Selichot 4906 25 Elul 8666
Leil Selichot 4907 25 Elul 8667
Leil Selichot 4908 21 Elul 8668
Leil Selichot 4909 23 Elul 8669
Leil Selichot 4910 25 Elul 8670

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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