Contemporary Jewish Thoughts from Beth Adam

Rabbi Barr observes that his Apple devices admonish him as his mother once did. The post Apple, AI & Mom first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the sign that reads “when aliens fly by earth – they lock their doors”. The post Just Fly By first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr reminisces about his ordination 41 years ago. The post 41 Years Ago first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr reads the op-ed that he and Rachel Smith wrote that appeared in The Cincinnati Enquirer. The post Protecting Abortion Rights and Separation of Church and State first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the backlash to a new Barbie doll. The post Breathe With Me – Barbie first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about the recent shooting in Buffalo and “replacement theory”. The post Replacement Theory Violence first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the draft Supreme Court opinion reversing Roe v. Wade. The post Reversing Roe first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the 50th Anniversary of the ordination of Rabbi Sally Priesand. The post Couldn't Find a Female Rabbi first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr reflects on Beth Adam's 42nd Annual Meeting. The post 42 Years first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr remembers an episode from the Twilight Zone and how a recent decision by NASA may be tempting fate. The post To Serve Man first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about Will Smith striking Chris Rock at the Oscars. The post Slap Heard Around the World first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr reflects on what it will mean to observe Passover as the pandemic is loosening its grip and the war in Ukraine rages on. The post Passover 2022 first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the recent revelations of Ginni Thomas texting to “stop the steal”. The post Whispering into the Ear of Justice first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about the possibility of World War III. The post World War III first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr commends the Senate for passing a bill to make Daylight Savings Time permanent. The post Permanent Daylight Savings Time first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr is inspired by the people of Ukraine. The post Ukraine first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr shares Beth Adam's decision to switch to clean energy. The post Climate Change Announcement first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about being disappointed on Super Bowl Sunday. The post Super Bowl Sunday Disappiontment first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the banning of Maus by Art Spiegelman by a Tennessee Board of Education. The post Maus Controversy first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr celebrates the Bengals going to the Super Bowl! The post Who Dey? first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments the plane that was turned around because a passenger won't wear a mask. The post I'll Turn This Plane Around first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the hostage taking at the temple in Texas. The post Hostages in Texas first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about the implication of God beliefs and death with dignity. The post Beliefs Matter first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr reflects on the arrival of 2022. The post 2022 – More of the Same first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about taking a break from podcasting. The post Taking a Break first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about the recent remarks by Michael Flynn. The post One Nation Divided first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about the controversy swirling around Big Bird getting a Covid vaccine. The post Big Bird Gets A Shot first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

On this election day, Rabbi Barr reflects on the claims of “rigged” elections. The post Claimed “Rigged” Elections first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about two videos that are scarier then Halloween. The post Scarier Than Halloween first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the suggestion that students should be taught an “opposing” view regarding the Holocaust. The post Holocaust - There Is No Opposing View first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about circumcision and the Jewish community. The post To Cut Or Not to Cut first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about why he's going to try kosher pork. The post Kosher Pork - Really! first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Listen to Rabbi Barr's Yom Kippur Sermon. The post Reason Must Be Our Legacy first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Listen to Rabbi Barr's Rosh Hashanah Sermon in which he examines the difference between Judaism and Jewishness. The post Judaism vs Jewishness first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr gives an update about the High Holidays.  They have been moved fully online. The post High Holiday Update first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about the recent surge in Covid. The post We're In This Together first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about the importance of our teachers. The post Thanking Our Teachers first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about his recent experience on a bike after a long hiatus. The post It's Like Riding a Bike first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about his recent birthday and the greetings he received. The post Birthday Greetings first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the collapse of the condo in Florida and its implications for our nation. The post Cracks Will Break first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks about the excommunications of Galileo and Spinoza. The post Galileo and Spinoza first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the recent election in Israel. The post A New Israeli Government first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi. Barr reflects on Robert Kennedy's Ripple of Hope given in June of 1966. The post Ripple of Hope first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr reflects on the passage of time. The post The Days are Slow But the Years Pass Quickly first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr responds to Rep. Green’s recent outrageous comments. The post Majorie Taylor Greene Doesn't Listen to My Podcasts first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on the current conflict in the region. The post Israel-Palestinian Conflict - Ongoing first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr talks how life is changing as a result of being vaccinated. The post Venturing Out - Tentatively first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr reminds us that the movie The Ten Commandments was not a documentary. The post We Don't Celebrate Shavuot first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on Beth Adam’s most recent annual meeting. The post Beth Adam's 41st Annual Meeting first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr responds to the cliches said following mass shootings in our nation. The post Cliches and Mass Shootings first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.

Rabbi Barr comments on Tucker Carlson’s use of racist and anti-semitic tropes in a recent broadcast. The post Replacement Theory, Racism and Tucker Carlson first appeared on Congregation Beth Adam.