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Category: Barr’s Banter 2007

Sticks and Stones

Ann Coulter’s recent slur against John Edwards causes Rabbi Barr to reflect on a childhood lesson.

Published March 13, 2007
Categorized as Barr's Banter (podcasts), Barr's Banter 2007, Rabbis' Messages

Scrotum and Common Sense – Part II

The Scrotum controversy continues, not only among children’s librarians, but now on iTunes. Rabbi Barr gives voice his surprise.

Published March 6, 2007
Categorized as Barr's Banter (podcasts), Barr's Banter 2007, Rabbis' Messages

Scrotum, Children’s Literature, and Common Sense

Rabbi Barr looks at the current controversy surrounding Susan Patron’s book The Higher Power of Lucky.

Published February 27, 2007
Categorized as Barr's Banter (podcasts), Barr's Banter 2007, Rabbis' Messages

God, Disneyworld, and the SuperBowl

Coach Tony Dungy’s comments following this year’s SuperBowl reminded Rabbi Barr of a phone call he received many years ago.

Published February 13, 2007
Categorized as Barr's Banter (podcasts), Barr's Banter 2007, Rabbis' Messages

Valentine’s Day and the Jewish Child

With February 14th rapidly approaching, Rabbi Barr felt compelled to answer the question that plagues many Jewish parents at this time of year – Is it ok for my children to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Published February 6, 2007
Categorized as Barr's Banter (podcasts), Barr's Banter 2007, Rabbis' Messages

Adam, Eve, and Sexism

The myth of Adam and Eve created the image that women are subordinate to men. Rabbi Barr comments on this, while discussing why one young woman decided not to become a rabbi.

Published January 30, 2007
Categorized as Barr's Banter (podcasts), Barr's Banter 2007, Rabbis' Messages

Ellison, Prager, and the Koran

Robert Barr reflects on the reaction of some to the election of Keith Ellison, a Muslim, to the House of Representatives.

Published January 27, 2007
Categorized as Barr's Banter (podcasts), Barr's Banter 2007, Rabbis' Messages

The Shabbat Dilemma

Rabbi Barr comments on one of contemporary Judaism silliest dilemmas – Should Jewish Community Centers around the country be open on Shabbat Morning?

Published January 23, 2007
Categorized as Barr's Banter (podcasts), Barr's Banter 2007, Rabbis' Messages

Intelligent Design Proponents – What Do They Really Want?

Rabbi Barr comments on the recent election of Susan Haverkos, a supporter of intelligent design, to the Ohio State School Board.

Published January 9, 2007
Categorized as Barr's Banter (podcasts), Barr's Banter 2007, Rabbis' Messages

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