• News
    • News
    • Bay Area
    • U.S.
    • Israel
    • World
  • Culture
    • TV & Film
    • Books
    • Music
    • Art
    • On Stage
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Letters
    • Editorials
  • Jewish Life
    • Jewish Life
    • Community
    • Lifecycles
    • Obituaries
    • Food
    • Religion
    • Education
    • Kids & Family
    • Seniors
    • Philanthropy
  • Calendar
  • Donate
    • Newsletter
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
  • Subscribe to our Newsletter

      • Archives
      • Readers’ Choice 2021
      • Jewish Resource Guide
      • Subscribe
        • Subscribe to J. Print
        • Newsletter Signup
        • Renew Subscription
      • Contact
        • Contact J.
        • Change of address
        • Renew Subscription
        • Advertise

      The Jewish News

      of Northern California

      • Subscribe
        • Subscribe to J. Print
        • Change of address
        • Renew Subscription
        • Newsletter Signup
      • Contact
      • About
      • News
        • Bay Area
        • U.S.
        • Israel
        • World
      • Culture
        • TV & Film
        • Books
        • Music
        • Art
        • On Stage
      • Opinion
        • Columns
        • Letters
        • Editorials
      • Jewish Life
        • Community
        • Lifecycles
        • Obituaries
        • Food
        • Religion
        • Education
        • Kids & Family
        • Seniors
        • Philanthropy
      • Calendar
      • Archives
      • Jewish Resource Guide
      • DONATE
        • Donors
      • Newsletter
      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      • Instagram

      Andy Altman-Ohr

      @andytheohr

      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.

      Recent Stories

      Aug 22, 2014

      Israeli owners of local eateries breathing sighs of relief

      Aug 15, 2014

      Rare times for As with two Jewish players on the team

      Aug 1, 2014

      Huge pro-Israel rally in S.F. planned for Sunday, Aug. 3

      Jul 11, 2014

      In heart of city, Sabra Grill looking to be a destination

      Jun 13, 2014

      Hardly strictly bagels | San Francisco getting a new Jewish deli

      Jun 6, 2014

      S.F. synagogues sign defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti

      May 23, 2014

      In private, Urban Adamah slaughters 15 chickens at center of ethical battle

      May 23, 2014

      Jewish, pro-Israel student from UCLA nominated for U.C. Board of Regents

      May 23, 2014

      Having caught on like wildfire, Oren’s Hummus is spreading

      May 2, 2014

      Under pressure, Urban Adamah cancels kosher slaughter workshop

      Apr 11, 2014

      Bay Area restaurants are putting their own spin on Passover

      Apr 11, 2014

      Amba in Oakland changing from vegetarian to meat restaurant

      Mar 28, 2014

      Director of East Bay JCC off to new job at Palo Alto JCC

      Mar 21, 2014

      The column | The Big Dance Lets make it a hora this year

      Mar 21, 2014

      One, two, three Jewish players with Oakland As this spring

      Mar 14, 2014

      Opportunity to eat a New York bagel in S.F. gets strange

      Feb 14, 2014

      Hardly strictly bagels | Grand Bakery has made quite a mark in its 15 years

      Jan 24, 2014

      A gluten-free bagel even a Jewish mother could love

      Dec 20, 2013

      Jewish BBQ master, owner of Memphis Minnies, dies at 67

      Dec 13, 2013

      Israel in the house at new East Bay falafel spot with thick, hot pitas

      Previous PageNext Page

      Subscribe to our Newsletter

          • Readers’ Choice 2021
          • About
          • Contact/Submissions
          • Careers at J.
          • Advertise
          • Subscribe
          • Terms of Use
          • Facebook
          • Twitter
          • Instagram