Contemporary Jewish Thoughts from Beth Adam show

Contemporary Jewish Thoughts from Beth Adam

Summary: Contemporary Jewish thoughts explores the intersection of the world we live in and our Jewish perspective.

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 Perspective | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:19

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:09

Rabbi Barr discusses his thoughts about a fountain pen honoring Gandhi.

 Don’t Think of an Elephant | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:01

Rabbi Barr talks about liberal Judaism and authenticity.

 Yom Kippur Apology | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:32

Rabbi Barr explores the experience of Yom Kippur online.

 Why Two Days of Rosh Hashanah? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:54

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:13

While some congregations won't sound the shofar this year, Rabbi Barr explains why at Beth Adam it will be.

 Rambo Rabbis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:24

Rabbi Barr reflects on a new security protocol for synagogues.

 The Start of School | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:31

Rabbi Barr reflects on the start of the school year.

 The Swine Flu Epidemic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:12

Rabbi Barr discusses how some in Israel are trying to protect against the Swine Flu.

 The Lone Red Shoe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:48

Rabbi Barr objects to the use of the term Nazi to demonize those on the other side of a political debate.

 A 21st Century Shabbat | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:57

Rabbi Barr discusses participating in the first TwitCam Shabbat.

 Jimmy Carter Leaves the Southern Baptist Convention | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:43

Rabbi Barr comments on President Carter's decision to leave the SBC because of its position on women.

 Myth or Truth? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:00

Rabbi Barr asks the question - can myths be true?

 Carpe Diem | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:43

Rabbi Barr reflects on the phrase “carpe diem” as he celebrates another birthday.

 Hiking the Appalachian Trail | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:30

Rabbi Barr discusses Governor Sanford's use of the Bible as part of his apology.

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