Leil Selichot 6246 / סליחות 10006
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10006 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 6243 | 25 Elul 10003 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6244 | 21 Elul 10004 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6245 | 21 Elul 10005 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6246 | 25 Elul 10006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6247 | 20 Elul 10007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6248 | 21 Elul 10008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6249 | 23 Elul 10009 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6250 | 20 Elul 10010 |
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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