First Night Selichos (audio)

We are at the half-way mark of Elul. As scary as it is, I find it quite thrilling and exciting. The Yomim Tovim are rich with mitzvos and opportunities and they always give us the energy we need to make the rest of the year what it needs to be.

In any event, here are recordings of the Rebbe saying Selichos from 5764-5. Anyone who has been in the Rebbe's shul for the first night of selichos recalls the electric feelings of anticipation as the Rebbe begins Ashrei. The ZIP file contains a bunch of small clips, each one either the beginning or end of a paragraph when the Rebbe is most audible. DOWNLOAD