Rabbis’ Messages

New Year’s Resolutions

Rabbi Barr reflects on his New Year’s resolution.
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Tiger, Elin, and the Nature of Marriage

Rabbi Barr has one more thought about the recent scandal surround Tiger Woods.
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Tiger, Brian and Sarah

Rabbi Barr reflects what should and shouldn’t be shocking.
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Tiger Woods – An American Icon?

Rabbi Barr comments on the controversy that is swirling around Tiger Woods.
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“Rabbi, what’s the right way to light the Hanukkah candles?”

Rabbis get asked lots of questions. One popular question at this time of the year is, “Rabbi, what’s the right way to light the Hanukkah candles?” I love questions like these, because there is no right answer! Sure, there is a traditional way to light the candles. Most people put their candles in from right [Read more…]

The Offensive Billboard – Part 2

Rabbi Barr has a few more thoughts about the “offensive billboard.”
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Who is a Jew?

Rabbi Barr discusses an issues which continues to swirl within the Jewish community – Who is a Jew?
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The Offensive Billboard

Rabbi Barr discuss a billboard that stirred a local controversy.
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Another Catchy Title

It was a first for me. Never in the history of Congregation Beth Adam have I had to begin the High Holiday Services talking about what to do if the fire alarm sounds. If you weren’t here for Rosh Hashanah – let me explain. The night before Rosh Hashanah, I was at a restaurant just [Read more…]