The Role of the Rabbi – Not Really
Rabbi Barr comments on an article that is entitled the Role of the Rabbi but really prompts a particular view of Judaism.
Barr’s Banter 2007
The Passover Seder
Rabbi Barr reflects on the message of the Passover Seder.
The Real History of Passover – Part II
In the second of a multi-part series on Passover, Rabbi Barr explores the question of why the slaves were eating matzah before they left Egypt.
The Real History of Passover – Part I
In the first of a multi-part series on Passover, Rabbi Barr explores the question of why the slaves were eating matzah before they left Egypt.
Sticks and Stones
Ann Coulter’s recent slur against John Edwards causes Rabbi Barr to reflect on a childhood lesson.
Scrotum and Common Sense – Part II
The Scrotum controversy continues, not only among children’s librarians, but now on iTunes. Rabbi Barr gives voice his surprise.
Scrotum, Children’s Literature, and Common Sense
Rabbi Barr looks at the current controversy surrounding Susan Patron’s book The Higher Power of Lucky.
God, Disneyworld, and the SuperBowl
Coach Tony Dungy’s comments following this year’s SuperBowl reminded Rabbi Barr of a phone call he received many years ago.
Valentine’s Day and the Jewish Child
With February 14th rapidly approaching, Rabbi Barr felt compelled to answer the question that plagues many Jewish parents at this time of year – Is it ok for my children to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
The Passover Seder
Rabbi Barr reflects on the message of the Passover Seder.The Real History of Passover – Part II
In the second of a multi-part series on Passover, Rabbi Barr explores the question of why the slaves were eating matzah before they left Egypt.The Real History of Passover – Part I
In the first of a multi-part series on Passover, Rabbi Barr explores the question of why the slaves were eating matzah before they left Egypt.Sticks and Stones
Ann Coulter’s recent slur against John Edwards causes Rabbi Barr to reflect on a childhood lesson.Scrotum and Common Sense – Part II
The Scrotum controversy continues, not only among children’s librarians, but now on iTunes. Rabbi Barr gives voice his surprise.Scrotum, Children’s Literature, and Common Sense
Rabbi Barr looks at the current controversy surrounding Susan Patron’s book The Higher Power of Lucky.God, Disneyworld, and the SuperBowl
Coach Tony Dungy’s comments following this year’s SuperBowl reminded Rabbi Barr of a phone call he received many years ago.Valentine’s Day and the Jewish Child
With February 14th rapidly approaching, Rabbi Barr felt compelled to answer the question that plagues many Jewish parents at this time of year – Is it ok for my children to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
