Leil Selichot 1566 / סליחות 5326

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5326 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 1563 23 Elul 5323
Leil Selichot 1564 25 Elul 5324
Leil Selichot 1565 21 Elul 5325
Leil Selichot 1566 23 Elul 5326
Leil Selichot 1567 25 Elul 5327
Leil Selichot 1568 25 Elul 5328
Leil Selichot 1569 21 Elul 5329
Leil Selichot 1570 25 Elul 5330

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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