Contemporary Jewish Thoughts from Beth Adam

Rabbi Barr explores what he thought was an urban legend - the rejection of hello because it contains the word hell.

Rabbi Barr expresses his outrage over a disturbing video circulating on the Internet, entitled Feel the Hate, of American Jewish students in Israel speaking out against President Obama.

Rabbi Barr offers his thoughts on the controversy surrounding an essay written by a Chabad rabbi that was published in Moment Magazine.

Rabbi Barr reflects on the death of the last survivor of the Titanic.

Rabbi Barr talks about what modern Jews can learn from the myth of Moses on Mt. Sinai.

Rabbi Barr felt compelled to speak about the recent controversy surrounding Miss California.

Rabbi Barr discusses a common misunderstanding about Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr recounts the conversation he had with his rabbi about becoming a rabbi.

Rabbi Barr reflects on how the economy is impacting major Jewish institutions.

Rabbi Barr draws insights from the success of Susan Boyle, international Internet signing star.

Rabbi Barr comments on an adult unconventional Seder.

Rabbi Barr comments on a holiday that occurs only once every 28 years.

Rabbi Barr talks about a controversy that was ignited when Rabbi David Wolpe gave a sermon about Passover.

Rabbi Barr offers his thoughts about a recent survey about religious identification.

Rabbi Barr explores Orwell's famous quote that those who control the past control the future.