Selichot are "penitential prayers" (prayers asking for forgiveness). We call the Saturday night prior to Rosh Hashanah Selichot as a special day. Before our brief, late night service that includes changing the covers of our Torah scrolls, we learn about the themes of the Days of Awe - why are they so holy, ideas of teshuvah/turning and acts of atonement, and prepare our hearts for the Days of Awe.
We will also include a conversation on Forgiveness.