Engaging Jewish youth since 2005
Moving Traditions emboldens Jewish youth to thrive through the pursuit of personal wellbeing (shleimut), caring relationships (hesed), and a Jewish and feminist vision of equity and justice (tzedek). Combining positive psychology with Jewish values, we partner with Jewish institutions across North America to engage Jewish teens, families, and communities.
What We Do
Moving Traditions’ innovative programs provide safe spaces for youth to connect and grow, providing a circle of support for Jewish teens of all genders and identities.
B-Mitzvah
A framework for preteen family education, for 5th-7th graders and their parents to explore what it means to become and a parent a teen
Teen Groups
Transformative communities where youth explore who they are through Jewish and gender lenses, together with a trained mentor using a dynamic curriculum
Kulam
Designed for educators to use in Hebrew High School settings, a curriculum that helps teens of all genders engage together in dynamic and authentic conversations
Kol Koleinu
A fellowship for 10th-12th grade teens of all genders to gain confidence, build community, and develop agency as Jewish feminist changemakers
Jewish Identity & Racial Justice
Coming soon: a pilot program to train teen leaders to engage as Jews in activities, groups, and movements that advance racial equity
CultureShift
Training for staff who work with Jewish youth at camp and elsewhere about how to navigate gender, healthy boundaries, and more
Insights
All things current from Moving Traditions, including news, resources, responsive curricula and more
Learn more about us
Find out what drives Moving Traditions through our mission, vision, values, and approach
Upcoming Events
Join us for parent webinars, educator trainings, and other opportunities to learn and build community.
Engaging Teens in 2023: Spicing Up Your Second Semester
Join Moving Traditions as we share insights and explore what our needs need and how we can help them thrive in the coming year. This free webinar for Jewish educators and clergy is offered on two dates for your convenience.
Light the Way: Parenting for Wellbeing
As we approach Hanukkah, a time of light, too many of our teens are struggling to maintain their mental wellness in the face of renewed academic and social pressures as the pandemic recedes. Some are finding a way to channel their concerns into positive change for themselves and their communities. Join Moving Traditions and Dr. Betsy Stone as we examine ways we can support the teens in our lives, shine a light on these pervasive issues, and help our youth find their way. Moderated by Moving Traditions’ own Rabbi Tamara Cohen, we will give parents actionable tips and ideas—rooted in…
Moving Traditions Returns to Broadway in Philly: Jagged Little Pill
Moving Traditions is thrilled to announce a day of theatre and discussion at one of the most anticipated shows of the season — Jagged Little Pill! Inspired by the powerful themes and emotions of Alanis Morissette’s Grammy Award-winning album, Jagged Little Pill is a “big hearted musical that breaks the mold” and hailed as “the most woke musical since Hair” (The New York Times). We will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a pre-show brunch and workshop, “Don’t Be Alarmed if I Fall,” which will focus on helping teens to maintain balance in a world of achievement culture and other stresses, and…
Engaging Teens in 2023: Spicing Up Your Second Semester
Join Moving Traditions as we share insights and explore what our needs need and how we can help them thrive in the coming year. This free webinar for Jewish educators and clergy is offered on two dates for your convenience.
Latest News & Insights
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Annual Report 2022
Moving Traditions recently released a new strategic plan, Moving Forward: Our Next Generation, which announced our ambitions to double our impact over the next three years. We invite you to read the p…
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What is “Embodied Consent Education” and how can Jewish summer camps benefit from it?
Embodied consent takes its name from somatic practice –emphasizing the idea that consent is part of a mind-body connection where our bodies send signals to our minds and our minds are directing our …
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I Don’t Want My Jewish Son to Listen to Kanye — But I Want Him to Decide That Himself
By Rabbi Tamara Cohen November 10, 2022 Last weekend, as I was giving a ride to my son, a junior in high school, and one of his closest buddies to their first real high school party, his friend hooke…
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Our Experience at Our Kol Koleinu Retreat
By Talia Polish and Rosie Smith, Kol Koleinu Fellows November 11, 2022, Springboard I scrolled through a list Jewish groups on my computer, skimming the screen. I paused when I saw Kol Koleinu. A Je…
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