This is the first class in a series available for free at Naaleh.com. For the rest of the classes in the series visit Naaleh.com. In this Torah shiur on the Selichot prayers recited before Rosh Hashana and during the Yamim Noraim, Rabbi Avishai David presents an overview of Selichot. Rabbi David discusses the content of the Selichot, their themes, and their purpose. He also discusses why Selichot are recited at night and not during the day. This shiur is available online for free at Naaleh.com in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.