Barr’s Banter 2009

Perspective

Rabbi Barr reflects on the old adage – don’t judge another until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.
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Gandhi, Plastic Novelties and Fountain Pens

Rabbi Barr discusses his thoughts about a fountain pen honoring Gandhi.
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Don’t Think of an Elephant

Rabbi Barr talks about liberal Judaism and authenticity.
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Yom Kippur Apology

Rabbi Barr explores the experience of Yom Kippur online.
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Why Two Days of Rosh Hashanah?

Rabbi Barr explains why some congregations observe two days of Rosh Hashanah and why at Beth Adam we don’t?
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Sounding the Shofar on the Sabbath

While some congregations won’t sound the shofar this year, Rabbi Barr explains why at Beth Adam it will be.
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Rambo Rabbis

Rabbi Barr reflects on a new security protocol for synagogues.
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Climbing That Slippery Hill

Rabbi Barr reflects on Ted Kennedy, Jr.’s Eulogy for his father.
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The Start of School

Rabbi Barr reflects on the start of the school year.
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