Leil Selichot 2246 / סליחות 6006

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6006 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2243 23 Elul 6003
Leil Selichot 2244 25 Elul 6004
Leil Selichot 2245 21 Elul 6005
Leil Selichot 2246 23 Elul 6006
Leil Selichot 2247 23 Elul 6007
Leil Selichot 2248 20 Elul 6008
Leil Selichot 2249 23 Elul 6009
Leil Selichot 2250 23 Elul 6010

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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