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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.

Posted inUncategorized

Hardly Strictly Bagels: Hundreds of Bay Area food trucks now one is Jewish

by Andy Altman-Ohr June 8, 2012December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized, Hardly Strictly Bagels

Oakland about to get a new deli — sort of

by Andy Altman-Ohr May 11, 2012February 15, 2018
Posted inNews

Synagogue schedules Pop-Up Shabbat among Oakland food trucks

by Andy Altman-Ohr May 10, 2012December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized

The Column: Holy moly: A special feeling washed over me in Jerusalem

by Andy Altman-Ohr April 20, 2012December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized

Beersheva under attack: j. reporter on the ground

by Andy Altman-Ohr March 16, 2012December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized

Having a cup of Judaism with the Coffee Shop Rabbi

by Andy Altman-Ohr February 24, 2012March 19, 2021
Posted inUncategorized

Israeli native spans globe pursuing passion: coffee culture

by Andy Altman-Ohr February 3, 2012December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized

Best Jewish offerings on Netflix instantly

by Andy Altman-Ohr December 23, 2011December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized

Israel advocate John Rothmann loses slot in KGO firings

by Andy Altman-Ohr December 9, 2011December 29, 2016
Posted inHanukkah

San Mateo woman’s CD of funny Chanukah songs is Dr. Demento-worthy

by Andy Altman-Ohr December 9, 2011November 22, 2022

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