Leil Selichot 966 / סליחות 4726

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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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