Leil Selichot 2306 / סליחות 6066
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6066 occurs after nightfall 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2303 | 21 Elul 6063 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2304 | 23 Elul 6064 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2305 | 25 Elul 6065 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2306 | 21 Elul 6066 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2307 | 23 Elul 6067 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2308 | 25 Elul 6068 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2309 | 25 Elul 6069 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2310 | 21 Elul 6070 |
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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