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Dawn Kepler

Dawn Kepler

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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How to get into Jewish learning as an adult

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler August 8, 2017August 7, 2017
Participants at the consecration of the Gan Yarok cemetery in Mill Valley in 2010 (Photo/Amanda Pazornik)
Posted inColumns, Religion, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life, Seniors

Will my religious desires be met when I die?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler July 14, 2017July 12, 2017
a baptismal font with flowers floating in it
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life

Should I baptize my baby just to put my in-laws ‘at peace’?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler May 30, 2017May 30, 2017
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Posted inColumns, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life

I’m tired of being judged on the ‘right way’ to be Jewish

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler April 25, 2017April 26, 2017
a church steeple
Posted inColumns, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life

Why aren’t Jews as warm or welcoming as Christians?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler March 21, 2017March 22, 2017
picture of Dawn says "mixed & matched: advice from dawn kepler
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life

Should our rabbi care more about our feelings or which holidays we celebrate?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler February 15, 2017February 16, 2017
menorah
Posted inColumns, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life

Does having a Jewish grandfather make me Jewish?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler January 10, 2017January 11, 2017
Posted inColumns, Mixed & Matched

One parent Christian, one Jewish — must I pick a team?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler December 2, 2016January 29, 2017
Posted inColumns, Mixed & Matched

Jewish husband missing community, but I want in

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler October 28, 2016January 29, 2017
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I want to raise Christian kids with Jewish holidays

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler September 23, 2016January 19, 2017

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