Beth Adam

The Miss California Controversy 19.05.2009 4:20 ↓

Rabbi Barr felt compelled to speak about the recent controversy surrounding Miss California.

Beth Adam 101 15.05.2009 3:38 ↓

Rabbi Barr discusses a common misunderstanding about Beth Adam.

A Conversation with My Rabbi 05.05.2009 3:33 ↓

Rabbi Barr recounts the conversation he had with his rabbi about becoming a rabbi.

The Economic Crisis Hits Judaism 29.04.2009 3:44 ↓

Rabbi Barr reflects on how the economy is impacting major Jewish institutions.

The Susan Boyle Story 21.04.2009 3:13 ↓

Rabbi Barr draws insights from the success of Susan Boyle, international Internet signing star.

The Unconventional Seder 07.04.2009 2:33 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on an adult unconventional Seder.

Blessing of the Sun 07.04.2009 3:25 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on a holiday that occurs only once every 28 years.

Is the Exodus True? 31.03.2009 3:34 ↓

Rabbi Barr talks about a controversy that was ignited when Rabbi David Wolpe gave a sermon about Passover.

Religion in America 25.03.2009 4:05 ↓

Rabbi Barr offers his thoughts about a recent survey about religious identification.

He Who Controls the Past 17.03.2009 3:51 ↓

Rabbi Barr explores Orwell’s famous quote that those who control the past control the future.

It’s Time for a Change 15.03.2009 3:11 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on what he sees as an infatuation with traditional religious thought.

Purim: Is it True 10.03.2009 3:30 ↓

Rabbi Barr discusses why rabbis seem more comfortable with myth than fact.

Dothan’s Dilemma 03.03.2009 3:37 ↓

Rabbi Barr discusses one Jewish congregation’s response to shrinking membership.

Gate Crashers, Balloon Boy, and Reality TV 02.03.2009 4:14 ↓

Rabbi Barr offers his thoughts about reality TV.

A Belated Birthday Tribute to Darwin 24.02.2009 4:02 ↓

Darwin’s Theory of Evolution transformed the world, Rabbi Barr reflects on its implication for religion.

Executive Pay 17.02.2009 3:58 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on the recent controversy limiting executive pay.

Ethics Considered – Part II 10.02.2009 3:36 ↓

Rabbi Barr continues his observations about ethics and how every person has a choice.

Ethics Considered – Part I 04.02.2009 3:54 ↓

Rabbi Barr reflects the implications of a society where ethics are ignored.

The Pope and the Internet 28.01.2009 3:26 ↓

Rabbi Barr discusses the Pope’s decision to use Youtube.

Obama and the Anointed Door 20.01.2009 3:45 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on the anointing of a door that President Elect Obama will pass through on the way to his inauguration.

Joe’s 15 Minutes of Fame 13.01.2009 3:27 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on Joe the Plumber becoming a war correspondent reporting on the war in Gaza.

New Year’s Resolutions 06.01.2009 2:47 ↓

Rabbi Barr reflects on his New Year’s Resolutions.

The Madoff Scandal 30.12.2008 3:18 ↓

Rabbi Barr looks at the larger consequences of the Madoff Scandal.

Rick Warren and the Presidential Inauguration 23.12.2008 4:30 ↓

Rabbi Barr speaks about Rev. Warren giving the invocation at the presidential inauguration.

The Grinch that Stole Hanukkah 18.12.2008 3:48 ↓

Rabbi Barr explores the clash between religious myth and historical reality.