• Readers’ Choice 2025
  • FREE NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE
  • News
    • Bay Area
    • U.S.
    • Israel
    • World
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Ideas
    • Music
    • On Stage
    • TV & Film
  • Opinion
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Letters
  • Jewish Life
    • Lifecycles
    • Obituaries
    • Food
    • Religion
    • Education
    • Kids & Family
    • Seniors
    • Philanthropy
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Subscribe | Renew
  • Jewish Resource Guide
  • Facebook Page
  • Instagram

Landing Top

Skip to content
Donate

J.

The Jewish News of Northern California

Donate

J.

The Jewish News of Northern California

  • Readers’ Choice 2025
  • FREE NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE
  • Facebook Page
  • Instagram
  • News
    • Bay Area
    • U.S.
    • Israel
    • World
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Ideas
    • Music
    • On Stage
    • TV & Film
  • Opinion
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Letters
  • Jewish Life
    • Lifecycles
    • Obituaries
    • Food
    • Religion
    • Education
    • Kids & Family
    • Seniors
    • Philanthropy
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Subscribe | Renew
  • Jewish Resource Guide
Howard Freedman

Howard Freedman

Howard Freedman is the director of the Jewish Community Library in San Francisco. All books mentioned in his column may be borrowed from the library.

Posted inUncategorized

off the shelf | Three books illuminate evolution of Jewish practices

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman September 5, 2014December 29, 2016
Posted inBooks, Culture

Two books bare the pain of families grappling with crises

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman August 1, 2014April 24, 2017
Posted inUncategorized

off the shelf | Three novels transport you to New York, then and now

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman July 11, 2014December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized

off the shelf | New books offer fresh perspectives on ancient texts

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman June 6, 2014December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized

off the shelf | Love for Jewish books is the candle my father lit for me

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman May 2, 2014December 29, 2016
Posted inBooks

off the shelf | New novels offer window into our selves, our neighbors

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman April 4, 2014December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized

off the shelf | Take a tour through Jewish history in two new books

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman March 7, 2014December 29, 2016
Posted inBooks

New books: Two larger-than-life leaders who broke the mold

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman February 7, 2014October 17, 2017
Posted inBooks

off the shelf | From the Fiddler phenomenon to fascinating journeys

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman January 3, 2014December 29, 2016
Posted inBooks

off the shelf | Translations give access to inventive Israeli literature

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman December 6, 2013December 29, 2016

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 … 11 12 13 14 15 16 Older posts

Get J.'s latest headlines sent to your inbox:

MOST POPULAR

Two Jewish Bay Area ex-mayors are running for California lieutenant governor
AIPAC didn't fund Connie Chan. Here's what actually happened.
Jewish activists research and rate hundreds of candidates on antisemitism ahead of primary
Candidates for CA governor vow to keep Jews safe and Israel ties strong
Candidates for state superintendent split on defending K-12 antisemitism law in court
  • Facebook Page
  • Instagram

About

  • Mission
  • People
  • Policies
  • Financials
  • Careers

Ways to Give

  • Donate
  • Legacy giving
  • Donors

J. IN PRINT

  • Subscribe or renew
  • Subscriber FAQs
  • Change of address
  • Archives

Connect

  • Free Newsletters
  • Jewish Resource Guide
  • Readers’ Choice Awards
  • Advertise

Submissions

  • Contact
  • News Tips
  • Calendar Events
  • Obituaries
  • Lifecyle Events
  • Letters to the Editor
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, see here: Privacy & Cookie Policy
  • © 2026 J.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
Powered by Newspack