Leil Selichot 1206 / סליחות 4966

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4966 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 1203 21 Elul 4963
Leil Selichot 1204 23 Elul 4964
Leil Selichot 1205 25 Elul 4965
Leil Selichot 1206 20 Elul 4966
Leil Selichot 1207 21 Elul 4967
Leil Selichot 1208 23 Elul 4968
Leil Selichot 1209 20 Elul 4969
Leil Selichot 1210 21 Elul 4970

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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