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All Americans do Easter, right? .... Right? (Photo/piqsels.com)
Posted inJewish Life

Christmas and Easter are American holidays — aren’t they?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler March 15, 2022

Dear Dawn: I’m trying to understand my Jewish girlfriend’s desire to not have American holidays, which she says are Christian. I said that I’m willing to do the Jewish holidays […]

(Photo/Pixabay CC0)
Posted inMixed & Matched

The kids are all grown up … and now I want Christmas!

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler February 10, 2022
A list of names of Jewish passengers who arrived at Ellis Island in 1913.
Posted inMixed & Matched

I don’t have a ‘Jewish’ name, and other Jews won’t leave me alone about it

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler January 26, 2022
Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz. (Photo/Wikimedia-Dvortygirl CC BY-SA 3.0)
Posted inMixed & Matched

With mikvahs closed, complete your conversion in wild waters

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler December 15, 2021December 15, 2021
a flowery wedding canopy at sunset by the beach
Posted inMixed & Matched

Can I have an Orthodox conversion with a non-Jewish husband?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler November 17, 2021November 17, 2021
a church steeple
Posted inKids & Family

I don’t want my Jewish son to become a Christian

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler October 20, 2021
stacks of kippot in all sizes and colors at a market in Israel
Posted inMixed & Matched

How can I get my dad to help me deal with my patrilineal status?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler September 28, 2021September 27, 2021
a small, deep blue pool indoor surrounded by marble
Posted inMixed & Matched

I lost my conversion certificate. Now what?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler August 24, 2021
a row of small trans flags along a curb
Posted inMixed & Matched

Transitioning to my true self includes converting to Judaism. Can I?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler August 11, 2021August 11, 2021
(Photo/Pixabay CC0)
Posted inMixed & Matched

My daughter refuses to spend Christmas with me

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler June 29, 2021

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