Moving Traditions helps women and men, boys and girls engage more deeply with Judaism. Gender serves as the framework for our activities because it shapes the way our culture defines who we are and can become. Gender has been – and continues to be – critical to Jewish text, spiritual practice, education and participation. For Moving Traditions, gender provides a vehicle for expanding Judaism’s ability to help each individual experience his or her full humanity.

The Moving Traditions logo incorporates the Hebrew word masorot, or “traditions.” Every generation reshapes Jewish tradition – and in that way, it remains relevant. Our contemporary awareness of gender and diversity calls us to move tradition forward, while remaining true to Judaism’s profoundly moving traditions.

Our programs, publications, and on-line materials are produced at the intersection of gender and Judaism. Moving Traditions’ work:

• reflects the changes and opportunities for women and men in recent generations.
• respects the diversity of Jewish people and practices.
• promotes meaningful, transformative Jewish experiences and vibrant individual, family, and community relations.

Moving Traditions pursues the following Strategies:

• Research aspects of Jewish life that have changed as the lives of Jews in America have changed.
• Create and distribute innovative Jewish programs and materials based on our research to fill the gaps and meet the needs of today’s Jews.
• Educate the public and Jewish leaders about Judaism and gender.