Leil Selichot 786 / סְלִיחוֹת 4546
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4546 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 784 | 21 Elul 4544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 785 | 23 Elul 4545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 786 | 20 Elul 4546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 787 | 21 Elul 4547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 788 | 23 Elul 4548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 789 | 25 Elul 4549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 790 | 20 Elul 4550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 791 | 23 Elul 4551 |
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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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