Leil Selichot 5606 / סליחות 9366

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9366 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 5603 25 Elul 9363
Leil Selichot 5604 20 Elul 9364
Leil Selichot 5605 21 Elul 9365
Leil Selichot 5606 23 Elul 9366
Leil Selichot 5607 25 Elul 9367
Leil Selichot 5608 21 Elul 9368
Leil Selichot 5609 23 Elul 9369
Leil Selichot 5610 23 Elul 9370

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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