Sometimes looking at the Hebrew Bible, and perhaps even at life, it is easy to draw the conclusion that we are trapped inside the failures of the past. But what if failure is the secret to unlocking both life and the Divine relationship? All you have to do to live a life of renewed hope is realize that mercy is not a compromise.

Listen now to this class by Rabbi Mike Feuer recorded live at Pardes as part of the Pardes Community Education Elul Program.