Leil Selichot 1646 / סליחות 5406

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5406 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 1643 21 Elul 5403
Leil Selichot 1644 23 Elul 5404
Leil Selichot 1645 25 Elul 5405
Leil Selichot 1646 21 Elul 5406
Leil Selichot 1647 21 Elul 5407
Leil Selichot 1648 25 Elul 5408
Leil Selichot 1649 20 Elul 5409
Leil Selichot 1650 21 Elul 5410

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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