Leil Selichot 9906 / סליחות 13666

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13666 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 9903 23 Elul 13663
Leil Selichot 9904 25 Elul 13664
Leil Selichot 9905 21 Elul 13665
Leil Selichot 9906 23 Elul 13666
Leil Selichot 9907 25 Elul 13667
Leil Selichot 9908 21 Elul 13668
Leil Selichot 9909 21 Elul 13669
Leil Selichot 9910 23 Elul 13670

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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