Leil Selichot 486 / סְלִיחוֹת 4246
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4246 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 484 | 25 Elul 4244 | ||
| Leil Selichot 485 | 25 Elul 4245 | ||
| Leil Selichot 486 | 21 Elul 4246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 487 | 23 Elul 4247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 488 | 25 Elul 4248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 489 | 21 Elul 4249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 490 | 23 Elul 4250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 491 | 23 Elul 4251 |
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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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