Barr’s Banter 2007

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.
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The Passover Seder

Rabbi Barr reflects on the message of the Passover Seder.
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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.
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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.
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Sticks and Stones

Ann Coulter’s recent slur against John Edwards causes Rabbi Barr to reflect on a childhood lesson.
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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.
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Scrotum, Children’s Literature, and Common Sense

Rabbi Barr looks at the current controversy surrounding Susan Patron’s book The Higher Power of Lucky.
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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.
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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?
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