Rabbis’ Messages

Jewish Fundamentalism and the Rebbe

A full page ad in the New York Times explaining how Jews can bring on the Messiah has gotten Rabbi Barr talking.
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Closed for Shabbat

Rabbi Barr is still stewing over the decision of a Jewish housing organization to close for Shabbat after a major fire.
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My Father Kept Kosher for Passover – Once!

Rabbi Barr talks about the year his father kept kosher for Passover.
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My Mother is Homeless

A fire in a senior living center and the response of its staff has Rabbi Barr frustrated.
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Shabbat and the Internet

A recent disclaimer on an e-mail started Rabbi Barr thinking about Shabbat and the Internet.
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With Friends Like This…

An ad in the New York Times prompted Rabbi Barr’s to reflect on the old adage – with friends like this who needs enemies.
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Religion and Politics

Recently, Rev. Wright’s sermons has created problems for Senator Obama – Rabbi Barr reflects on that controversy.
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The Grand Canyon – How Old Did You Say?

Reading an article about revising the age of the Grand Canyon, got Robert Barr wondering.
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Faith Day and the Cincinnati Reds

Do religion and baseball belong together – Rabbi Barr considers this question.
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