If You Always Do What You’ve Always Done
Rabbi Barr talks about Michael Steinhardt’s recent comments about the institutional Jewish community.
Rabbis’ Messages
Catchy Title Goes Here
Maybe it’s the time of the year with the High Holidays right around the corner (at least it feels that way to me as a rabbi) but I have to make a confession. I am a product of the TV generation. I grew up watching the television. The first thing I did when I went [Read more…]
Religion and Sports Don’t Mix
Rabbi Barr comments on a recent article that talks about how evangelicals are using sports to promote religion.
Perspective
Rabbi Barr reflects on the old adage – don’t judge another until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.
Gandhi, Plastic Novelties and Fountain Pens
Rabbi Barr discusses his thoughts about a fountain pen honoring Gandhi.
Don’t Think of an Elephant
Rabbi Barr talks about liberal Judaism and authenticity.
Yom Kippur Apology
Rabbi Barr explores the experience of Yom Kippur online.
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?
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.
Catchy Title Goes Here
Maybe it’s the time of the year with the High Holidays right around the corner (at least it feels that way to me as a rabbi) but I have to make a confession. I am a product of the TV generation. I grew up watching the television. The first thing I did when I went [Read more…]Religion and Sports Don’t Mix
Rabbi Barr comments on a recent article that talks about how evangelicals are using sports to promote religion.Perspective
Rabbi Barr reflects on the old adage – don’t judge another until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.Gandhi, Plastic Novelties and Fountain Pens
Rabbi Barr discusses his thoughts about a fountain pen honoring Gandhi.Don’t Think of an Elephant
Rabbi Barr talks about liberal Judaism and authenticity.Yom Kippur Apology
Rabbi Barr explores the experience of Yom Kippur online.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?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.
