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		April 5, 2011  -  My Dog Ate My Homework Rabbi Barr reevaluates this classic excuse in light of new informatio
		March 29, 2011  -  Do Atheists Have Less Affairs Than Believers? A comment by a “relationship expert” got Rabbi Barr thinking about belief and human behavior.
		March 22, 2011  -  Dinner Conversation and God Rabbi Barr discusses God over dinner.
		March 15, 2011  -  God, Earthquake and Beck Rabbi Barr comments on those who see in natural events the “anger of God.”
		March 8, 2011  -  Tribe Fest Rabbi Barr describes his recent participation at Tribe Fest.
		March 1, 2011  -  Eve and the Current Budget Crisis Rabbi Barr observes that women often have to bear a greater burden then men.
		February 22, 2011  -  Freedom’s the Problem Rabbi Barr comments on a recent article which says Reform Judaism is faltering because of freedom.
		February 15, 2011  -  Judaism in Crisis Rabbi Barr comments on a recent article that addresses the decline in synagogue membership.
		February 8, 2011  -  Time to Take Down the Ten Commandments Rabbi Barr comments on the ruling that the Ten Commandments, posted by a judge in his courtroom, needed to be taken down.
		February 1, 2011  -  Life on Other Planets Rabbi Barr ponders the implications for religion and philosophy if life is found on another planet.
		January 25, 2011  -  The King’s Speech Rabbi Barr wonders why The King’s Speech was rated R.
		January 18, 2011  -  Reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Rabbi Barr wonders about moral leadership today.
		January 11, 2011  -  Who's To Blame? Rabbi Barr talks about the recent shooting in Arizona.
		January 4, 2011  -  Valentine’s Day Already? Rabbi Barr talks about a recent trip to the grocery store.
		December 28, 2010  -  New Year's Eve - 2010 Rabbi Barr considers how different people experience the "dropping of the ball."
		December 21, 2010  -  A Rabbi's Reflection on Christmas Rabbi Barr offers observations about shopping the weekend before Christmas.
		December 14, 2010  -  Noah, The Ark, and Wine Bars Rabbi Barr discucsses the "Creation Museum’s" new venture Ark Encounter – a replica of Noah’s Ark.
		December 7, 2010  -  Is the Bible the Solution? Rabbi Barr addresses politicians who turn to the Bible for the solution to modern problems.
		November 30, 2010  -  Hanukkah and Christmas - Too Far Apart Rabbi Barr comments on that fact that Hanukkah and Christmas are not in sync this year.
		November 23, 2010  -  My New Glasses Rabbi Barr draws some lessons from how people are responding to his new glasses.
		November 16, 2010  -  Thanksgiving and Thankfulness Rabbi Barr describes an encounter he had which prompted him to think about thankfulness.
		November 9, 2010  -  Halloween Isn’t Over Yet! Rabbi Barr reflects on the demonic nature of Halloween and its candy!
		November 2, 2010  -  My Prediction – Election 2010 Rabbi Barr is thinking about professions where predictions don’t have to be right.
		October 26, 2010  -  The Dalai Lama and Laughter The Dalai Lama’s contagious laugh got Rabbi Barr to remember an event from his childhood.
		October 19, 2010  -  A Community Mikvah? Rabbi Barr tries to understand what a mikvah (ritual bath) for the entire Jewish community means.
		October 12, 2010  -  Knocking on Earth’s Door Rabbi Barr reflects on a recent conference that asked the question – what would happen if aliens came to earth?
		October 5, 2010  -  Life Well Lived Rabbi Barr consider what it means to live a life with intent and purpose.
		September 28, 2010  -  God and the Wedding Rabbi Barr comments on an article by Dasee Berkowitz, lifecycle consultant, the says a wedding ceremony requires God to be Jewish.
		September 21, 2010  -  Diva is the New Bitch Rabbi Barr talks about the challenges of addressing sexism today.
		September 14, 2010  -  Burning the Quran and The Binding of Isaac Rabbi Barr explores what the recent proposed Quran Burning and the Binding of Isaac have in common.
		September 7, 2010  -  Coping with Illness Rabbi Barr reflects on Christopher Hitchens’ article about facing illness, belief, and the arrival of the New Year.
		August 31, 2010  -  Online at Beth Adam and the Theory of Relativity Rabbi Barr invites his listeners to join him and Rabbi Laura Baum for the High Holidays at OurJewishCommunity.org.
		August 24, 2010  -  VoteBaum.com Rabbi Barr talks about endorsing a candidate at VoteBaum.com.
		August 17, 2010  -  Gingrich Owes Us An Apology Rabbi Barr comments on Newt Gingrich's recent outrageous statements about the mosque proposed for lower Manhattan
		August 10, 2010  -  An Act of God Rabbi Barr talks about lighting strikes and if the contain some hidden meaning.
		August 3, 2010  -  Chelsea and Marc’s Wedding Rabbi Barr offers his thoughts about Chelsea Clinton’s marriage to Marc Mezvinsky.
		July 27, 2010  -  Congratulations Rabbi Baum Rabbi Barr talks about Rabbi Laura Baum being named as 1 of the 50 most important female rabbis.
		July 20, 2010  -  A Belated Father’s Day Rabbi Barr reflects on Father’s Day and his dad.
		July 13, 2010  -  Do You Speak English? Rabbi Barr laments his inability to speak a foriegn language.
		July 6, 2010  -  World Cup Experience Rabbi Barr talks about World Cup Fever that is gripping nations around the world.
		June 29, 2010  -  Sacred Ground In honor of July 4th, Rabbi Barr describes walking in the American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg Photos to accompany this podcast are here.
		June 22, 2010  -  Can You Give Me Directions? Rabbi Barr examines why it took so long for Moses to lead the Children of Israel to the Promised Land.
		June 15, 2010  -  Just One More Step Rabbi Robert Barr reflects on the lessons about life he learned at a High Ropes Course.
		June 8, 2010  -  My Bags are Packed Beginning his summer travels, Rabbi Barr talks about packing, trips and expectations. As a note for the next several weeks Rabbi Barr will be producing his podcasts while on the road thus quality will be a bit different.
		June 1, 2010  -  Religious Attacks Continue Rabbi Barr comments on another attack by ultra-Orthodox Jews on non-Orthodox Jews and the issue that underlies these attacks.
		May 25, 2010  -  Tefillin Assault – Part II Rabbi Barr expands his comments regarding the attack on Noa Raz and asks why so many aren’t willing to speak out against any religion that denies women full and equal rights.
		May 19, 2010  -  Tefillin Assault – Part I Rabbi Barr condemns the attack against Noa Raz for wearing tefillin and examines the values that create the environment in which such an attack can occur.
		May 11, 2010  -  Hypocrisy and Religion Rabbi Barr comments on the revelation about Rev. Rekers and how it reflects on those who promote religious beliefs they don’t live by.
		May 11, 2010  -  Cleavage that Rocked the World – NOT! Rabbi Barr comments on the recent experiment entitled – Boobquake.
		April 27, 2010  -  Cleavage or Bust Rabbi Barr comments on the Lane Bryant lingerie ads that were rejected by the TV networks.
		April 20, 2010  -  Limbaugh, Beck and God Rabbi Barr discusses Rush Limbaugh’s recent comments about the volcano in Iceland.
		April 14, 2010  -  Women and Money Rabbi Barr explores whether or not women in key leadership roles could have help to avert the recent financial meltdown.
		April 6, 2010  -  Urology and Health-care Reform Rabbi Barr talks about the patient – doctor relationship.
		March 31, 2010  -  Our Interfaith Trip to Israel Rabbi Barr reflects on responses to his recent interfaith trip to Israel.
		March 23, 2010  -  Climate Change and the Anti-Evolution Movement Rabbi Barr explores why some in the anti-evolution movement deny global climate change.
		March 16, 2010  -  Jewish Identity Rabbi Barr discusses the Jewish Agency’s decision to focus on peoplehood.
		March 9, 2010  -  I’m Embarrassed – I Didn’t Know Rabbi Barr admits he didn’t know about International Women’s Day
		March 3, 2010  -  The Olympics Are Over Rabbi Barr reflects on how quickly the Olympics seemed to be over
		February 22, 2010  -  Shabbat Across America/Canada Rabbi Barr comments on Shabbat Across America/Canada 2010
		February 16, 2010  -  Kosher Food and Jewish Retirement Communities Rabbi Barr comments on a recent decision regarding serving kosher food at some Jewish retirement communities.
		February 9, 2010  -  Football, Ads, and Political Debate Rabbi Barr discusses the Super Bowl, the Tebow Ad, and what purports to be political discussion in our nation.
		February 2, 2010  -  Evolution Weekend Rabbi Barr discusses why there is a need for Evolution Weekend.
		January 26, 2010  -  Avatar: The Controversy Rabbi Barr comments on concerns about the 3D blockbuster – Avatar.
		January 19, 2010  -  Earthquakes, Karma, and Guns Rabbi Barr examines how religion is often misused and abused.
		January 12, 2010  -  Women and Religion Rabbi Barr expands upon Nicholas Kristof’s Op-Ed piece about women and religion.
		January 5, 2010  -  Good News - Bad News Rabbi Barr discusses predictions that the world is going to end in 2012.
		December 29, 2009  -  New Year's Resolutions Rabbi Barr reflects on his New Year’s resolution.
		December 22, 2009  -  Tiger, Elin, and the Nature of Marriage Rabbi Barr has one more thought about the recent scandal surround Tiger Woods.
		December 15, 2009  -  Tiger, Brian and Sarah Rabbi Barr reflects what should and shouldn’t be shocking.
		December 8, 2009  -  Tiger Woods – An American Icon? Rabbi Barr comments on the controversy that is swirling around Tiger Woods.
		December 2, 2009  -  Gate Crashers, Balloon Boy, and Reality TV Rabbi Barr offers his thoughts about reality TV.
		November 24, 2009  -  The Offensive Billboard - Part 2 Rabbi Barr has a few more thoughts about the “offensive billboard.”
		November 17, 2009  -  The Offensive Billboard Rabbi Barr discuss a billboard that stirred a local controversy.
		November 10, 2009  -  Who is a Jew? Rabbi Barr discusses an issues which continues to swirl within the Jewish community – Who is a Jew?
		November 3, 2009  -  If You Always Do What You’ve Always Done Rabbi Barr talks about Michael Steinhardt’s recent comments about the institutional Jewish community.
		October 27, 2009  -  Don’t Think of an Elephant Rabbi Barr talks about liberal Judaism and authenticity.
		October 21, 2009  -  Religion and Sports Don’t Mix Rabbi Barr comments on a recent article that talks about how evangelicals are using sports to promote religion.
		October 13, 2009  -  Perspective Rabbi Barr reflects on the old adage – don’t judge another until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.
		October 7, 2009  -  Gandhi, Plastic Novelties and Fountain Pens Rabbi Barr discusses his thoughts about a fountain pen honoring Gandhi.
		September 30, 2009  -  Yom Kippur Apology Rabbi Barr explores the experience of Yom Kippur online.
		September 22, 2009  -  Why Two Days of Rosh Hashanah? Rabbi Barr explains why some congregations observe two days of Rosh Hashanah and why at Beth Adam we don’t?
		September 16, 2009  -  Sounding the Shofar on the Sabbath While some congregations won’t sound the shofar this year, Rabbi Barr explains why at Beth Adam it will be.
		September 8, 2009  -  Rambo Rabbis Rabbi Barr reflects on a new security protocol for synagogues.
		September 2, 2009  -  Climbing That Slippery Hill Rabbi Barr reflects on Ted Kennedy, Jr.'s Eulogy for his father.
		August 25, 2009  -  The Start of School Rabbi Barr reflects on the start of the school year.
		August 19, 2009  -  The Swine Flu Epidemic Rabbi Barr discusses how some in Israel are trying to protect against the Swine Flu.
		August 11, 2009  -  The Lone Red Shoe Rabbi Barr objects to the use of the term Nazi to demonize those on the other side of a political debate.
		August 4, 2009  -  A 21st Century Shabbat Rabbi Barr discusses participating in the first TwitCam Shabbat.
		July 28, 2009  -  Jimmy Carter Leaves the Southern Baptist Convention Rabbi Barr comments on President Carter’s decision to leave the SBC because of its position on women.
		July 21, 2009  -  Going to the Moon Rabbi Barr reflects on President Kennedy’s call to land a man on the moon.
		July 15, 2009  -  Myth or Truth? Rabbi Barr asks the question - can myths be true?
		July 8, 2009  -  Carpe Diem Rabbi Barr reflects on the phrase “carpe diem” as he celebrates another birthday.
		June 30, 2009  -  Hiking the Appalachian Trail Rabbi Barr discusses Governor Sanford’s use of the Bible as part of his apology.
		June 24, 2009  -  Hell – o Rabbi Barr explores what he thought was an urban legend - the rejection of hello because it contains the word hell.
		June 16, 2009  -  Feel the Hate 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.
		June 10, 2009  -  The Chabad Controversy Rabbi Barr offers his thoughts on the controversy surrounding an essay written by a Chabad rabbi that was published in Moment Magazine.
		June 2, 2009  -  The Last Survivor Rabbi Barr reflects on the death of the last survivor of the Titanic.
		May 26, 2009  -  Shavuot 101 Rabbi Barr talks about what modern Jews can learn from the myth of Moses on Mt. Sinai.
		May 19, 2009  -  The Miss California Controversy Rabbi Barr felt compelled to speak about the recent controversy surrounding Miss California.
		May 12, 2009  -  Beth Adam 101 Rabbi Barr discusses a common misunderstanding about Beth Adam.
		May 5, 2009  -  A Conversation with My Rabbi Rabbi Barr recounts the conversation he had with his rabbi about becoming a rabbi.
		April 29, 2009  -  The Economic Crisis Hits Judaism Rabbi Barr reflects on how the economy is impacting major Jewish institutions.
		April 21, 2009  -  The Susan Boyle Story Rabbi Barr draws insights from the success of Susan Boyle, international Internet signing star.
		April 14, 2009  -  It’s Time for a Change Rabbi Barr comments on what he sees as an infatuation with traditional religious thought.
		April 7, 2009  -  Blessing of the Sun Rabbi Barr comments on a holiday that occurs only once every 28 years.
		April 7, 2009  -  The Unconventional Seder Rabbi Barr comments on an adult unconventional Seder.
		March 31, 2009  -  Is the Exodus True? Rabbi Barr talks about a controversy that was ignited when Rabbi David Wolpe gave a sermon about Passover.
		March 25, 2009  -  Religion in America Rabbi Barr offers his thoughts about a recent survey about religious identification.
		March 17, 2009  -  He Who Controls the Past Rabbi Barr explores Orwell’s famous quote that those who control the past control the future.
		March 10, 2009  -  Purim: Is it True Rabbi Barr discusses why rabbis seem more comfortable with myth than fact.
		March 3, 2009  -  Dothan’s Dilemma Rabbi Barr discusses one Jewish congregation’s response to shrinking membership.
		February 24, 2009  -  A Belated Birthday Tribute to Darwin Darwin’s Theory of Evolution transformed the world, Rabbi Barr reflects on its implication for religion.
		February 17, 2009  -  Executive Pay Rabbi Barr comments on the recent controversy limiting executive pay.
		February 10, 2009  -  Ethics Considered – Part II Rabbi Barr continues his observations about ethics and how every person has a choice.
		February 4, 2009  -  Ethics Considered – Part I Rabbi Barr reflects the implications of a society where ethics are ignored.
		January 28, 2009  -  The Pope and the Internet Rabbi Barr discusses the Pope’s decision to use Youtube.
		January 20, 2009  -  Obama and the Anointed Door Rabbi Barr comments on the anointing of a door that President Elect Obama will pass through on the way to his inauguration.
		January 13, 2009  -  Joe’s 15 Minutes of Fame Rabbi Barr comments on Joe the Plumber becoming a war correspondent reporting on the war in Gaza.
		January 6, 2009  -  New Year’s Resolutions Rabbi Barr reflects on his New Year’s Resolutions.
		December 30, 2008  -  The Madoff Scandal Rabbi Barr looks at the larger consequences of the Madoff Scandal.
		December 23, 2008  -  Rick Warren and the Presidential Inauguration Rabbi Barr speaks about Rev. Warren giving the invocation at the presidential inauguration.
		December 16, 2008  -  The Grinch that Stole Hanukkah Rabbi Barr explores the clash between religious myth and historical reality.
		December 9, 2008  -  The Name I Was Called Rabbi Barr is still trying to understand the name he was called.
		December 2, 2008  -  Hanukkah and Christmas – What Card Should I Send? Rabbi Barr looks at Hanukkah and Christmas from a fresh perspective.
		November 26, 2008  -  The Jarring Billboard Rabbi Barr reflects on how some seek to impose their religious beliefs on others.
		November 18, 2008  -  A Left Handed Thanksgiving Rabbi Barr is delighted that a left hander was elected president and is wondering where will he sit for Thanksgiving?
		November 12, 2008  -  Presidential Election – 2008 Rabbi Barr reflects on this historic election.
		November 4, 2008  -  Religion and Politics Don’t Mix As this political season winds down, Rabbi Barr comments on the use of religion as a way to marginalize and divide.
		October 28, 2008  -  Halloween, Jews and the Devil Rabbi Barr answers the age old question, is it ok for Jews to celebrate Halloween?
		October 21, 2008  -  Noah – A New Look With recent reports of impending extinction for many animals, Rabbi Barr reflects on the Biblical myth of Noah.
		October 14, 2008  -  My God’s Stronger than Yours Presidential politics and religion continues give Rabbi Barr pause.
		October 7, 2008  -  Congress, the Economic Bailout, and Rosh Hashanah Like so many others, Rabbi Barr is riveted by the current economic crisis and has some thoughts.
		September 29, 2008  -  Pulpit Freedom Sunday Rabbi Barr has some thoughts about clergy and their responsibilities during this presidential election season.
		September 23, 2008  -  The Arrival of Fall With the arrival of fall, Rabbi Barr turns his thoughts to his High Holiday sermons.
		September 16, 2008  -  Procrastination and the Internet Rabbi Barr reflects on trying to get his High Holiday Sermons written on time.
		September 9, 2008  -  The Republican Convention and Hurricane Gustav The notion that meteorological events are signs from God has Rabbi Barr reflecting on the recent Republican Convention.
		September 2, 2008  -  A Mother’s Decision The recent revelation that Gov. Palin’s teenage daughter is pregnant raised questions for Rabbi Barr.
		August 26, 2008  -  Practical Jokes and the Democratic Convention Robert Barr observes how practical jokes are part of our American culture.
		August 19, 2008  -  Phelps and Einstein an Unlikely Pair Michael Phelps’ victories in the pool had Robert Barr thinking about the nature of time.
		August 12, 2008  -  Can a cross not be a cross? A ruling in a Utah court regarding the cross has Rabbi Barr perplexed.
		August 6, 2008  -  Warning: Gas and Religion Don’t Mix Rabbi Barr comments on the latest suggestion to bring down the price of gas.
		July 29, 2008  -  My Facebook Page Establishing his Facebook Page, Rabbi Barr faced an existential issue.
		July 22, 2008  -  The Bumper Sticker: An American Tradition With all of his summer driving, Rabbi Barr has been reading lots of bumper stickers and has some thoughts.
		July 15, 2008  -  The Giraffes are Back The giraffes are back in Cincinnati but all is not good for these magnificent creatures.
		July 8, 2008  -  Faith Based Initiative – Good or Bad? Rabbi Barr offers his opinion about Barak Obama’s plan for faith based initiatives.
		July 1, 2008  -  In Search of a CD Player Rabbi Barr’s search for a CD player forced him to recognize how rapidly technology was changing.
		June 24, 2008  -  Tim Russert’s Death – A Rabbi Reflects Rabbi Barr explores the media’s response to Tim Russert’s sudden death.
		June 20, 2008  -  Keeping Kosher Rabbi Barr comments about the misconceptions about keeping kosher.
		June 11, 2008  -  There They Go Again Creationist are once more trying to undermine science education in America and Rabbi Barr has a few thoughts.
		June 4, 2008  -  Sharon Stone and Bad Karma Sharon Stone’s comment about karma and earthquakes caught Rabbi Barr’s attention.
		May 27, 2008  -  John McCain and his pastor problems Many politicians seeks the endorsement of religious leaders, Rabbi Barr reflects on what he sees as a misguided practice.
		May 20, 2008  -  That Bob Barr Rabbi Barr comments on the fact that another Bob Barr is trying to run for President.
		May 14, 2008  -  Israel at 60 Rabbi Robert Barr reflects on his first time in Israel. The essay he is writing was published in A Dream of Zion published by Jewish Lights.
		May 7, 2008  -  Jewish Fundamentalism and the Rebbe A full page ad in the New York Times explaining how Jews can bring on the Messiah has gotten Rabbi Barr talking.
		April 29, 2008  -  Closed for Shabbat Rabbi Barr is still stewing over the decision of a Jewish housing organization to close for Shabbat after a major fire.
		April 22, 2008  -  My Father Kept Kosher for Passover – Once! Rabbi Barr talks about the year his father kept kosher for Passover.
		April 15, 2008  -  My Mother is Homeless A fire in a senior living center and the response of its staff has Rabbi Barr frustrated.
		April 8, 2008  -  Shabbat and the Internet A recent disclaimer on an e-mail started Rabbi Barr thinking about Shabbat and the Internet.
		April 1, 2008  -  With Friends Like This… An ad in the New York Times prompted Rabbi Barr’s to reflect on the old adage – with friends like this who needs enemies.
		March 25, 2008  -  Religion and Politics Recently, Rev. Wright’s sermons has created problems for Senator Obama – Rabbi Barr reflects on that controversy.
		March 20, 2008  -  Faith Day and the Cincinnati Reds Do religion and baseball belong together – Rabbi Barr considers this question.
		March 12, 2008  -  The Grand Canyon – How Old Did You Say? Reading an article about revising the age of the Grand Canyon, got Robert Barr wondering.
		March 5, 2008  -  Civil Discourse and Bill Cunningham Senator McCain denounced the remarks of a conservative shock jock. Rabbi Barr has some observations.
		February 26, 2008  -  God and Sex Toys Rabbi Barr reflects on a “sin free” adult sex store.
		February 19, 2008  -  Tornadoes and God – Part II Rabbi Barr continues his theological exploration.
		February 13, 2008  -  Tornadoes, God, and Mark Twain Rabbi Barr explores the theological questions raised by the devastation of recent winter tornadoes.
		February 5, 2008  -  Abortion and the Bible Rabbi Barr explores what the Bible really says about abortion.
		January 29, 2008  -  To or Not To – That is the Question This week the question of circumcision is on Rabbi Barr’s mind.
		January 22, 2008  -  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 2008 Rabbi Barr reflects upon King’s legacy and others felled by an assassin’s bullet.
		January 15, 2008  -  Huckabee, Clinton, and the Submissive Wife Rabbi Barr comments on men, women, and marriage.
		January 8, 2008  -  Coach of the Year Rabbi Barr reflects on sports, ethics, and religion.
		January 3, 2008  -  Happy New Year Rabbi Barr reflects on how he’s been wished a happy New Year.
		December 18, 2007  -  Mike Huckabee’s Secret Weapon Rabbi Barr discusses how Mike Huckabee was able to surge in the polls.
		December 11, 2007  -  Romney is no Kennedy Rabbi Barr compares Mitt Romney’s recent speech on religion to that of John Kennedy’s.
		December 4, 2007  -  Happy Hanukkah – Part II Rabbi Barr offers his observation about Hanukkah and modern life.
		November 27, 2007  -  Happy Hanukkah – Part I Rabbi Barr offers some thoughts about the “miracle” of the oil.
		November 20, 2007  -  Creation Museum – Revisited – Part II Rabbi Barr discusses what he calls the Creationist’s Paradox.
		November 13, 2007  -  The Creation Museum Revisited More of Rabbi Barr’s thoughts about the Creation Museum
		November 6, 2007  -  Daylight Saving Time - A Rabbi's Lament Rabbi Barr confesses his sadness as Daylight Saving Time reverts to Standard Time.
		October 31, 2007  -  The Fires in California Watching the fires in California, prompted Rabbi Barr to reflect on what he would take if ever evacuated.
		October 23, 2007  -  The World Series and other Life Lessons Not known as a baseball fan, Rabbi Barr reflects on what he’s learned from the game.
		October 16, 2007  -  Ann Coulter – Part II There she goes again spewing insults and Rabbi Barr responds.
		October 9, 2007  -  Ann Coulter on God, Religion, and Politics Rabbi Barr responds to Ann Coulter’s recent observation about who she would vote for to be our next President.
		October 2, 2007  -  The Real Origins of Sukkot Rabbi Barr answers the age old question – what does the lulav symbolize?
		September 25, 2007  -  Beth Adam and the new Reform Prayerbook Commenting on an article about the new Reform Prayerbook, Rabbi Barr discusses Beth Adam’s approach to liturgy.
		September 18, 2007  -  Turn Off Your Cell Phones Rabbi Barr comments on how a ringing cell phone and other intrusions can disrupt a service.
		September 11, 2007  -  The Binding of Isaac – Revised Rabbi Barr presents his views on the Binding of Isaac – a troubling Biblical myth.
		September 4, 2007  -  Morning News and American Culture Rabbi Barr reflects on a recent comment by a morning reporter.
		August 28, 2007  -  Judaism – Religion or Culture? A new charter school opening in Florida started Rabbi Barr thinking about the nature of Jewish identity.
		August 21, 2007  -  Christmas in August Rabbi Barr observes that the Christmas Controversy is starting early this year.
		August 14, 2007  -  High Holidays – Early or Late? Rabbi Barr addresses that most Jewish of questions – are the holidays early or late this year?
		August 7, 2007  -  The Jewish Future Rabbi Robert Barr comments on a recent conference about the Jewish future.
		July 31, 2007  -  Dr. Jonathan Sarna’s observation about Rabbi Sherwin Wine Dr. Sarna’s observation about Rabbi Sherwin Wine prompted Robert Barr to respond.
		July 24, 2007  -  Remembering Rabbi Sherwin Wine Rabbi Robert Barr remembers Rabbi Sherwin Wine who was killed in a car crash this weekend while traveling in Morocco.
		July 17, 2007  -  Sacred Part III This is the 3rd and final commentary by Rabbi Robert Barr about exhibit SACRED mounted by the British Library.
		July 11, 2007  -  Sacred Part II Rabbi Barr continues his reflections on Sacred, an exhibition at the British LIbrary, that he saw on his visit to London.
		July 5, 2007  -  Sacred Part I Rabbi Barr comments on an exhibition of Sacred texts he recently saw.
		June 26, 2007  -  Creation Museum Part II Further reflections by Rabbi Robert Barr on the new Creation Museum in northern Kentucky.
		June 19, 2007  -  Creation Museum Part I Rabbi Robert Barr reflects on the new Creation Museum in northern Kentucky.
		June 13, 2007  -  Religion and Presidential Politics Listening to the current crop of presidential candidates, Robert Barr has noticed that there is lots of talk about religion.
		June 5, 2007  -  Remembering Jerry Falwell – Part III This is the last in the series of Rabbi Barr’s thoughts about the legacy of Jerry Falwell.
		May 29, 2007  -  Remembering Jerry Falwell – Part II This is the 2nd part in Rabbi Barr’s look at Jerry Falwell’s legacy.
		May 22, 2007  -  Remembering Jerry Falwell – Part I Rabbi Barr in the multipart series, discusses the impact of Jerry Falwell.
		May 15, 2007  -  Remembering Mother’s Day – Past and Present As he stood over the barbeque on Mother’s Day, Robert Barr began to think changes that have taken place in marriage and motherhood.
		May 8, 2007  -  Remembering Barbaro and the Right to Die Watching the Kentucky Derby prompted Robert Barr to remember Barbaro and consider that we often treat animals more humanely than we treat humans.
		May 1, 2007  -  Sex, Lies, and America as Usual Two recent scandals got Robert Barr thinking about ethics in America
		April 24, 2007  -  The Global Warming Debate? Rabbi Robert B. Barr ponders what the debate about global warming is really about.
		April 17, 2007  -  Don Imus, Talk Radio, and America The controversy surrounding Don Imus reflects how important talk radio has become in our nation. Robert Barr wonders why?
		April 10, 2007  -  The Role of the Rabbi – Not Really Rabbi Barr comments on an article that is entitled the Role of the Rabbi but really prompts a particular view of Judaism.
		April 3, 2007  -  The Passover Seder Rabbi Barr reflects on the message of the Passover Seder.
		March 27, 2007  -  The Real History of Passover - Part II In the second of a multi-part series on Passover, Rabbi Barr explores the question of why the slaves were eating matzah before they left Egypt.
		March 20, 2007  -  The Real History of Passover - Part I In the first of a multi-part series on Passover, Rabbi Barr explores the question of why the slaves were eating matzah before they left Egypt.
		March 13, 2007  -  Sticks and Stones Ann Coulter's recent slur against John Edwards causes Rabbi Barr to reflect on a childhood lesson.
		March 6, 2007  -  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.
		February 27, 2007  -  Scrotum, Children's Literature, and Common Sense Rabbi Barr looks at the current controversy surrounding Susan Patron's book The Higher Power of Lucky.
		February 20, 2007  -  Grammar, Creationism, and the Bible Rabbi Barr believes that an old joke has something to teach us about understanding the Bible.
		February 13, 2007  -  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.
		February 6, 2007  -  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?
		January 30, 2007  -  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.
		January 23, 2007  -  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?
		January 16, 2007  -  Martin Luther King, Religion, and America Rabbi Barr examines Dr. King's most famous speech - I Have a Dream - and discovers that there is more we have to learn, particularly about religion and America.
		January 9, 2007  -  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.
		January 2, 2007  -  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.
		December 26, 2006  -  Winter Storm Emergency With winter storms raging across the US and Cincinnati having had its first snow of the year - Rabbi Barr has some thoughts about winter storms and school closings.
		December 19, 2006  -  Car Sales and the Bible. Rabbi Barr reflects on a letter that recently crossed his desk.
		December 12, 2006  -  The times, they are a changing. Rabbi Barr discusses two seemingly unrelated events that occurred Wednesday December 6th which reveal changes in the way gays and lesbians are being treated in society today.