Sanhedrin 38 and 39 - Failing Upwards

Rabbi David B'Shevkin, an expert in Jewish thought and author of "Synagogue, Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought," shares insights on the creation and fall of Adam. He discusses how this narrative reshapes our understanding of human morality, emphasizing that imperfection is inherent in creation. The conversation delves into the timing of Adam's sin and its implications, contrasting Jewish perspectives with those of other faiths. Listeners are invited to rethink the nature of failure and its role in the journey towards personal growth.