Leil Selichot 7686 / סליחות 11446
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11446 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 7683 | 23 Elul 11443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7684 | 25 Elul 11444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7685 | 20 Elul 11445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7686 | 21 Elul 11446 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7687 | 23 Elul 11447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7688 | 20 Elul 11448 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7689 | 21 Elul 11449 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7690 | 23 Elul 11450 |
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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