Rabbis’ Messages

The Republican Convention and Hurricane Gustav

The notion that meteorological events are signs from God has Rabbi Barr reflecting on the recent Republican Convention.
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A Mother’s Decision

The recent revelation that Gov. Palin’s teenage daughter is pregnant raised questions for Rabbi Barr.
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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 nature of time.
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Can a cross not be a cross?

A ruling in a Utah court regarding the cross has Rabbi Barr perplexed.
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Warning: Gas and Religion Don’t Mix

Rabbi Barr comments on the latest suggestion to bring down the price of gas.
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My Facebook Page

Establishing his Facebook Page, Rabbi Barr faced an existential issue.
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The Bumper Sticker: An American Tradition

With all of his summer driving, Rabbi Barr has been reading lots of bumper stickers and has some thoughts.
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The Giraffes are Back

The giraffes are back in Cincinnati but all is not good for these magnificent creatures.
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