Leil Selichot 5486 / סליחות 9246
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9246 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 5483 | 21 Elul 9243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5484 | 23 Elul 9244 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5485 | 25 Elul 9245 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5486 | 20 Elul 9246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5487 | 23 Elul 9247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5488 | 23 Elul 9248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5489 | 25 Elul 9249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5490 | 21 Elul 9250 |
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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