Leil Selichot 246 / סְלִיחוֹת 4006
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4006 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 244 | 23 Elul 4004 | ||
| Leil Selichot 245 | 20 Elul 4005 | ||
| Leil Selichot 246 | 23 Elul 4006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 247 | 23 Elul 4007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 248 | 25 Elul 4008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 249 | 20 Elul 4009 | ||
| Leil Selichot 250 | 23 Elul 4010 | ||
| Leil Selichot 251 | 25 Elul 4011 |
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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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