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Dawn Kepler

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Dawn Kepler leads Building Jewish Bridges, a program that embraces Bay Area interfaith families. “Mixed & Matched” offers advice for Jews in interfaith relationships and families. Send letters to [email protected].

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Posted inChristmas

My rabbi doesn’t understand what Christmas means to me

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler January 23, 2019
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Posted inMixed & Matched

How do I switch shuls without offending my friends?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler December 28, 2018December 27, 2018
an elderly couple, the woman is on the phone
Posted inKids & Family

My buttinsky in-laws exhaust me with their expectations

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler December 5, 2018
"The Circumcision of Isaac," Regensburg Pentateuch, ca. 1300
Posted inMixed & Matched

My daughter won’t circumcise her son — what can I do?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler November 5, 2018
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Posted inColumns

My atheist wife refuses to go to Jewish events with me — what do I do?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler October 15, 2018October 15, 2018
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Posted inColumns

My Christian boyfriend loves Yom Kippur

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler September 14, 2018
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Posted inColumns

My boyfriend is an atheist and I’m a believer

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler August 20, 2018August 27, 2018
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Posted inMixed & Matched

Is b’nai mitzvah prep too demanding on families’ time?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler August 2, 2018
Posted inColumns

I found religion. My partner left it. What will happen to our kids?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler June 29, 2018
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Is it OK to leave decisions about burial to our kids?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

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