Leil Selichot 386 / סליחות 4146

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4146 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 383 25 Elul 4143
Leil Selichot 384 21 Elul 4144
Leil Selichot 385 21 Elul 4145
Leil Selichot 386 25 Elul 4146
Leil Selichot 387 20 Elul 4147
Leil Selichot 388 21 Elul 4148
Leil Selichot 389 23 Elul 4149
Leil Selichot 390 25 Elul 4150

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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