Leil Selichot 1806 / סליחות 5566

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5566 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 1803 23 Elul 5563
Leil Selichot 1804 25 Elul 5564
Leil Selichot 1805 20 Elul 5565
Leil Selichot 1806 23 Elul 5566
Leil Selichot 1807 23 Elul 5567
Leil Selichot 1808 25 Elul 5568
Leil Selichot 1809 21 Elul 5569
Leil Selichot 1810 23 Elul 5570

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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