Barr’s Banter 2009

The Swine Flu Epidemic

Rabbi Barr discusses how some in Israel are trying to protect against the Swine Flu.
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The Lone Red Shoe

Rabbi Barr objects to the use of the term Nazi to demonize those on the other side of a political debate.
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A 21st Century Shabbat

Rabbi Barr discusses participating in the first TwitCam Shabbat.
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Jimmy Carter Leaves the Southern Baptist Convention

Rabbi Barr comments on President Carter’s decision to leave the SBC because of its position on women.
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Going to the Moon

Rabbi Barr reflects on President Kennedy’s call to land a man on the moon.
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Myth or Truth?

Rabbi Barr asks the question – can myths be true?
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Carpe Diem

Rabbi Barr reflects on the phrase “carpe diem” as he celebrates another birthday.
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Rabbi Barr discusses Governor Sanford’s use of the Bible as part of his apology.
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Hell – o

Rabbi Barr explores what he thought was an urban legend – the rejection of hello because it contains the word hell.
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