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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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