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Andy Altman-Ohr

Andy Altman-Ohr was J.’s managing editor and Hardly Strictly Bagels columnist until he retired in 2016 to travel and live abroad. He and his wife have a home base in Mexico, where he continues his dalliance with Jewish journalism.

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Jewish Hall of Fame honors go to diverse athletic field

by Andy Altman-Ohr January 18, 2013December 29, 2016
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Hardly Strictly Bagels | Brain teaser: Does the Bay Area have an Einsteins

by Andy Altman-Ohr January 11, 2013December 29, 2016
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Still afloat after 25 years: Moishes Pippic and its top-secret matzah balls

by Andy Altman-Ohr December 14, 2012December 29, 2016
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Hardly Strictly Bagels | New kosher spot in Palo Alto

by Andy Altman-Ohr December 14, 2012December 29, 2016
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Gather round the table: More than latkes to eat on these chefs Chanukah menus

by Andy Altman-Ohr December 7, 2012November 29, 2022
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Bay Area Chanukah menus for 2012

by Andy Altman-Ohr November 30, 2012December 29, 2016
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Jewish partisans hit the big screen at S.F. premiere

by Andy Altman-Ohr November 22, 2012March 16, 2026
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Hardly Strictly Bagels: With heavy heart, Holy Land owner says lehitraot to kosher status

by Andy Altman-Ohr November 9, 2012December 29, 2016
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Did the ‘Rally Rabbi’ help the Giants get into the World Series?

by Andy Altman-Ohr October 26, 2012May 7, 2020
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Paulie’s Pickling offers up good Jewish deli in S.F.

by Andy Altman-Ohr October 12, 2012April 16, 2025

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