Leil Selichot 666 / סְלִיחוֹת 4426
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4426 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 664 | 20 Elul 4424 | ||
| Leil Selichot 665 | 21 Elul 4425 | ||
| Leil Selichot 666 | 23 Elul 4426 | ||
| Leil Selichot 667 | 23 Elul 4427 | ||
| Leil Selichot 668 | 20 Elul 4428 | ||
| Leil Selichot 669 | 23 Elul 4429 | ||
| Leil Selichot 670 | 23 Elul 4430 | ||
| Leil Selichot 671 | 25 Elul 4431 |
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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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