Beth Adam

The Name I Was Called 09.12.2008 3:21 ↓

Rabbi Barr is still trying to understand the name he was called.

The Jarring Billboard 26.11.2008 3:35 ↓

Rabbi Barr reflects on how some seek to impose their religious beliefs on others.

A Left Handed Thanksgiving 18.11.2008 3:25 ↓

Rabbi Barr is delighted that a left hander was elected president and is wondering where will he sit for Thanksgiving?

Presidential Election – 2008 12.11.2008 3:28 ↓

Rabbi Barr reflects on this historic election.

Religion and Politics Don’t Mix 04.11.2008 3:28 ↓

As this political season winds down, Rabbi Barr comments on the use of religion as a way to marginalize and divide.

Noah – A New Look 21.10.2008 3:47 ↓

With recent reports of impending extinction for many animals, Rabbi Barr reflects on the Biblical myth of Noah.

Congress, the Economic Bailout, and Rosh Hashanah 07.10.2008 3:31 ↓

Like so many others, Rabbi Barr is riveted by the current economic crisis and has some thoughts.

My God’s Stronger than Yours 04.10.2008 3:44 ↓

Presidential politics and religion continues give Rabbi Barr pause.

Pulpit Freedom Sunday 27.09.2008 3:11 ↓

Rabbi Barr has some thoughts about clergy and their responsibilities during this presidential election season.

The Arrival of Fall 23.09.2008 3:18 ↓

With the arrival of fall, Rabbi Barr turns his thoughts to his High Holiday sermons.

Procrastination and the Internet 16.09.2008 4:00 ↓

Rabbi Barr reflects on trying to get his High Holiday Sermons written on time.

The Republican Convention and Hurricane Gusta 09.09.2008 3:29 ↓

The notion that meteorological events are signs from God has Rabbi Barr reflecting on the recent Republican Convention.

A Mother’s Decision 02.09.2008 3:24 ↓

The recent revelation that Gov. Palin’s teenage daughter is pregnant raised questions for Rabbi Barr.

Practical Jokes and the Democratic Convention 26.08.2008 3:05 ↓

Robert Barr observes how practical jokes are part of our American culture.

Phelps and Einstein an Unlikely Pair 19.08.2008 3:36 ↓

Michael Phelps’ victories in the pool had Robert Barr thinking about the nature of time.

Can a cross not be a cross? 12.08.2008 3:58 ↓

A ruling in a Utah court regarding the cross has Rabbi Barr perplexed.

Warning: Gas and Religion Don’t Mix 06.08.2008 3:07 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments on the latest suggestion to bring down the price of gas.

My Facebook Page 29.07.2008 4:09 ↓

Establishing his Facebook Page, Rabbi Barr faced an existential issue.

The Bumper Sticker: An American Tradition 22.07.2008 3:38 ↓

With all of his summer driving, Rabbi Barr has been reading lots of bumper stickers and has some thoughts.

The Giraffes are Back 15.07.2008 3:41 ↓

The giraffes are back in Cincinnati but all is not good for these magnificent creatures.

Faith Based Initiative – Good or Bad? 08.07.2008 3:51 ↓

Rabbi Barr offers his opinion about Barak Obama’s plan for faith based initiatives.

In Search of a CD Player 01.07.2008 3:45 ↓

Rabbi Barr’s search for a CD player forced him to recognize how rapidly technology was changing.

Tim Russert’s Death – A Rabbi Reflects 24.06.2008 3:44 ↓

Rabbi Barr explores the media’s response to Tim Russert’s sudden death.

Keeping Kosher 20.06.2008 4:05 ↓

Rabbi Barr comments about the misconceptions about keeping kosher.

There They Go Again 11.06.2008 3:30 ↓

Creationist are once more trying to undermine science education in America and Rabbi Barr has a few thoughts.