Beth Adam

The Dalai Lama and Laughter 26.10.2010 3:22 ↓

The Dalai Lama’s contagious laugh got Rabbi Barr to remember an event from his childhood.

A Community Mikvah? 19.10.2010 3:53 ↓

Rabbi Barr tries to understand what a mikvah (ritual bath) for the entire Jewish community means.

Knocking on Earth’s Door 12.10.2010 4:08 ↓

Rabbi Barr reflects on a recent conference that asked the question – what would happen if aliens came to earth?

Life Well Lived 05.10.2010 3:24 ↓

Rabbi Barr consider what it means to live a life with intent and purpose.

God and the Wedding 28.09.2010 3:42 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on an article by Dasee Berkowitz, lifecycle consultant, the says a wedding ceremony requires God to be Jewish.

Burning the Quran and The Binding of Isaac 14.09.2010 3:46 ↓

Rabbi Barr explores what the recent proposed Quran Burning and the Binding of Isaac have in common.

Online at Beth Adam and the Theory of Relativity 31.08.2010 3:32 ↓

Rabbi Barr invites his listeners to join him and Rabbi Laura Baum for the High Holidays at OurJewishCommunity.org.

VoteBaum.com 24.08.2010 3:38 ↓

Rabbi Barr talks about endorsing a candidate at VoteBaum.com.

Gingrich Owes Us An Apology 17.08.2010 3:21 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on Newt Gingrich's recent outrageous statements about the mosque proposed for lower Manhattan

An Act of God 10.08.2010 3:56 ↓

Rabbi Barr talks about lighting strikes and if the contain some hidden meaning.

Chelsea and Marc’s Wedding 03.08.2010 3:51 ↓

Rabbi Barr offers his thoughts about Chelsea Clinton’s marriage to Marc Mezvinsky.

Congratulations Rabbi Baum 27.07.2010 4:19 ↓

Rabbi Barr talks about Rabbi Laura Baum being named as 1 of the 50 most important female rabbis.

Do You Speak English? 13.07.2010 4:00 ↓

Rabbi Barr laments his inability to speak a foreign language.

World Cup Experience 06.07.2010 3:25 ↓

Rabbi Barr talks about World Cup Fever that is gripping nations around the world.

Sacred Ground 29.06.2010 3:26 ↓

In honor of July 4th, Rabbi Barr describes walking in the American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg Photos to accompany this podcast are here (http://www.ourjewishcommunity.org/podcasts/barrs-banter/photos-for-rabbi-barrs-podcast-on-62810/).

Can You Give Me Directions? 22.06.2010 3:55 ↓

Rabbi Barr examines why it took so long for Moses to lead the Children of Israel to the Promised Land.

Can You Give Me Directions? 22.06.2010 3:55 ↓

Rabbi Barr examines why it took so long for Moses to lead the Children of Israel to the Promised Land.

Just One More Step 15.06.2010 4:03 ↓

Rabbi Robert Barr reflects on the lessons about life he learned at a High Ropes Course.

My Bags are Packed 08.06.2010 3:16 ↓

Beginning his summer travels, Rabbi Barr talks about packing, trips and expectations.   As a note for the next several weeks Rabbi Barr will be producing his podcasts while on the road thus quality will be a bit different.

Religious Attacks Continue 01.06.2010 3:24 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on another attack by ultra-Orthodox Jews on non-Orthodox Jews and the issue that underlies these attacks.

Tefillin Assault – Part II 25.05.2010 3:07 ↓

Rabbi Barr expands his comments regarding the attack on Noa Raz and asks why so many aren’t willing to speak out against any religion that denies women full and equal rights.

Tefillin Assault – Part I 19.05.2010 3:26 ↓

Rabbi Barr condemns the attack against Noa Raz for wearing tefillin and examines the values that create the environment in which such an attack can occur.

Hypocrisy and Religion 11.05.2010 3:55 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on the revelation about Rev. Rekers and how it reflects on those who promote religious beliefs they don’t live by.

Cleavage that Rocked the World – NOT! 04.05.2010 3:33 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on the recent experiment entitled – Boobquake.

Cleavage or Bust 27.04.2010 3:25 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on the Lane Bryant lingerie ads that were rejected by the TV networks.