Leil Selichot 2686 / סליחות 6446
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6446 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 2683 | 25 Elul 6443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2684 | 25 Elul 6444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2685 | 21 Elul 6445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2686 | 23 Elul 6446 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2687 | 25 Elul 6447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2688 | 21 Elul 6448 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2689 | 21 Elul 6449 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2690 | 23 Elul 6450 |
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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