Leil Selichot 486 / סליחות 4246

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4246 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 483 21 Elul 4243
Leil Selichot 484 25 Elul 4244
Leil Selichot 485 25 Elul 4245
Leil Selichot 486 21 Elul 4246
Leil Selichot 487 23 Elul 4247
Leil Selichot 488 25 Elul 4248
Leil Selichot 489 21 Elul 4249
Leil Selichot 490 23 Elul 4250

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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