Leil Selichot 1066 / סְלִיחוֹת 4826
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4826 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1064 | 20 Elul 4824 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1065 | 23 Elul 4825 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1066 | 23 Elul 4826 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1067 | 25 Elul 4827 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1068 | 21 Elul 4828 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1069 | 23 Elul 4829 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1070 | 25 Elul 4830 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1071 | 21 Elul 4831 |
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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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