Leil Selichot 966 / סליחות 4726
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4726 occurred 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 963 | 21 Elul 4723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 964 | 23 Elul 4724 | ||
| Leil Selichot 965 | 25 Elul 4725 | ||
| Leil Selichot 966 | 20 Elul 4726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 967 | 23 Elul 4727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 968 | 25 Elul 4728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 969 | 25 Elul 4729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 970 | 21 Elul 4730 |
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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