Leil Selichot 2946 / סליחות 6706
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6706 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 2943 | 23 Elul 6703 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2944 | 25 Elul 6704 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2945 | 25 Elul 6705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2946 | 21 Elul 6706 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2947 | 23 Elul 6707 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2948 | 25 Elul 6708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2949 | 21 Elul 6709 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2950 | 23 Elul 6710 |
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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