Leil Selichot 3446 / סליחות 7206

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7206 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 3443 21 Elul 7203
Leil Selichot 3444 23 Elul 7204
Leil Selichot 3445 25 Elul 7205
Leil Selichot 3446 21 Elul 7206
Leil Selichot 3447 21 Elul 7207
Leil Selichot 3448 25 Elul 7208
Leil Selichot 3449 25 Elul 7209
Leil Selichot 3450 21 Elul 7210

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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