Leil Selichot 1166 / סליחות 4926

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4926 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 1163 23 Elul 4923
Leil Selichot 1164 23 Elul 4924
Leil Selichot 1165 25 Elul 4925
Leil Selichot 1166 21 Elul 4926
Leil Selichot 1167 23 Elul 4927
Leil Selichot 1168 25 Elul 4928
Leil Selichot 1169 20 Elul 4929
Leil Selichot 1170 23 Elul 4930

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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