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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: Lesser-known moments help trace Jews place in history

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman April 20, 2012December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf: New books explore unsettled feelings about Jesus, Spinoza

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman March 16, 2012December 29, 2016
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Off the Shelf: Literary prizes are nice, but theres always more to the story

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman February 10, 2012December 29, 2016
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From Sarah to Heschel, five books to jump-start kids summer reading

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman June 20, 2008December 29, 2016
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English, Hebrew or Klingon

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman April 17, 2008December 29, 2016
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New kids books offer gateway to the past

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman May 11, 2007December 29, 2016
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Chanukah kids videos foster pride and learning

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman November 29, 1996December 28, 2016

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