Barr’s Banter 2008

Halloween, Jews and the Devil

Rabbi Barr answers the age old question, is it ok for Jews to celebrate Halloween?
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Noah – A New Look

With recent reports of impending extinction for many animals, Rabbi Barr reflects on the Biblical myth of Noah.
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Congress, the Economic Bailout, and Rosh Hashanah

Like so many others, Rabbi Barr is riveted by the current economic crisis and has some thoughts.
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My God’s Stronger than Yours

Presidential politics and religion continues give Rabbi Barr pause.
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Pulpit Freedom Sunday

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

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

Rabbi Barr reflects on trying to get his High Holiday Sermons written on time.
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The Republican Convention and Hurricane Gustav

The notion that meteorological events are signs from God has Rabbi Barr reflecting on the recent Republican Convention.
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A Mother’s Decision

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