Leil Selichot 5206 / סליחות 8966
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8966 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 5203 | 21 Elul 8963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5204 | 25 Elul 8964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5205 | 21 Elul 8965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5206 | 21 Elul 8966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5207 | 23 Elul 8967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5208 | 25 Elul 8968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5209 | 21 Elul 8969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5210 | 23 Elul 8970 |
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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