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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.

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Off the Shelf | Fresh insights into biblical figures Job, Jacob, Abraham

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman February 1, 2013December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf | Heroes, divas, anarchists: Juicy biographies to start year

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman January 4, 2013December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf | The power of love: Families struggle with food, feelings

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman December 7, 2012December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf: Two books examine European Jewry between the wars

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman November 1, 2012December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf: Scholars go off script to find rich subtext in biblical stories

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman October 5, 2012December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf: Writers sleuthing skills dig up hidden family histories

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman September 7, 2012December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf: More titles to add to your summer reading list

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman August 3, 2012December 29, 2016
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Off the shelf: Jewish-themed leisure reading stretches out summer days

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman July 13, 2012December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf: The audacity of science – Provocative avenue to history

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman June 1, 2012December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf: Confused identities make for compelling narratives

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman May 4, 2012December 29, 2016

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