Leil Selichot 946 / סְלִיחוֹת 4706
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4706 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 944 | 23 Elul 4704 | ||
| Leil Selichot 945 | 25 Elul 4705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 946 | 21 Elul 4706 | ||
| Leil Selichot 947 | 23 Elul 4707 | ||
| Leil Selichot 948 | 25 Elul 4708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 949 | 21 Elul 4709 | ||
| Leil Selichot 950 | 21 Elul 4710 | ||
| Leil Selichot 951 | 25 Elul 4711 |
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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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