Contemporary Jewish Thoughts from Beth Adam

Rabbi Barr observes that women often have to bear a greater burden then men.

Rabbi Barr comments on those who  see in natural events the “anger of God.”

Rabbi Barr describes his recent participation at Tribe Fest.

Rabbi Barr considers how different people experience the "dropping of the ball."

Rabbi Barr offers observations about shopping the weekend before Christmas.

Rabbi Barr discusses the “Creation Museum's” new venture Ark Encounter – a replica of Noah's Ark.

Rabbi Barr addresses politicians who turn to the Bible for the solution to modern problems.

Rabbi Barr comments on that fact that Hanukkah and Christmas are not in sync this year.

Rabbi Barr draws some lessons from how people are responding to his new glasses.

Rabbi Barr discuss a billboard that stirred a local controversy.

Rabbi Barr describes an encounter he had which prompted him to think about thankfulness.

Rabbi Barr reflects on the demonic nature of Halloween and its candy!

Rabbi Barr is thinking about professions where predictions don't have to be right

The Dalai Lama's contagious laugh got Rabbi Barr to remember an event from his childhood.

Rabbi Barr tries to understand what a mikvah (ritual bath) for the entire Jewish community means.