Beginning of Saying Selichot for Sephardic Communities
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From when do Sephardic communities begin to say Selichot?
Answer
Sephardic communities say Selichot throughout the month of Elul, starting from the 2nd of Elul. Those who find it difficult to rise at dawn may say them at another time. The order of preference is as follows: 1. The third watch of the night before dawn. [The last third of the night, until the time listed in the calendar as dawn]. 2. From midnight until dawn. 3. After dawn and until sunrise [the beginning of the sun's visibility on the horizon — the time is listed in calendars]. 4. After sunrise and until midday. 5. In pressing circumstances, from midday until sunset. However, from sunset until midnight, Selichot should not be said.
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