Contemporary Jewish Thoughts from Beth Adam

Rabbi Barr is delighted that a left hander was elected president and is wondering where will he sit for Thanksgiving?

As this political season winds down, Rabbi Barr comments on the use of religion as a way to marginalize and divide.

With recent reports of impending extinction for many animals, Rabbi Barr reflects on the Biblical myth of Noah.

Like so many others, Rabbi Barr is riveted by the current economic crisis and has some thoughts.

Presidential politics and religion continues give Rabbi Barr pause.

Rabbi Barr has some thoughts about clergy and their responsibilities during this presidential election season.

Rabbi Barr reflects on trying to get his High Holiday Sermons written on time.

The notion that meteorological events are signs from God has Rabbi Barr reflecting on the recent Republican Convention.

The recent revelation that Gov. Palin's teenage daughter is pregnant raised questions for Rabbi Barr.

Robert Barr observes how practical jokes are part of our American culture.

Michael Phelps' victories in the pool had Robert Barr thinking about the nature of time.

A ruling in a Utah court regarding the cross has Rabbi Barr perplexed.

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

Establishing his Facebook Page, Rabbi Barr faced an existential issue.

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