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Congress, the Economic Bailout, and Rosh Hashanah

Like so many others, Rabbi Barr is riveted by the current economic…
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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…
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The Arrival of Fall

With the arrival of fall, Rabbi Barr turns his thoughts to his…
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Procrastination and the Internet

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

The notion that meteorological events are signs from God has Rabbi Barr…
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A Mother’s Decision

The recent revelation that Gov. Palin's teenage daughter is pregnant raised questions…
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Practical Jokes and the Democratic Convention

Robert Barr observes how practical jokes are part of our American culture.
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Phelps and Einstein an Unlikely Pair

Michael Phelps' victories in the pool had Robert Barr thinking about the…