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.
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
A plug-and-play curriculum for educators to use in Hebrew High Schools where teens explore themselves, their relationships, and their communities
Kol Koleinu
A fellowship for 9th-12th grade teens to gain confidence, build community, and develop agency as Jewish feminist changemakers
Kumi
A unique opportunity for 10th-12th grade Jewish teens to interrupt racism, antisemitism, and other manifestations of oppression
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
Find a Program
With partners throughout the US and Canada, locate a Moving Traditions teen group, B-Mitzvah cohort, or Kulam program near you
Upcoming Events
Join us for parent webinars, educator events, and other opportunities to learn and build community.
Navigating Politics with Your Teen
A non-partisan webinar for parents and educators of Jewish youth This year’s election is heightening an already divisive time in our nation, and our teens are feeling it too. Tough […]
Kol Koleinu Mentor Info Session
Please join Moving Traditions to learn more about what it means to be a Mentor for our Kol Koleinu Fellows, what the role entails, and how it relates to the […]
Latest News & Insights
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Educator Resources – Yahrzeit: One Year After October 7
Moving Traditions has developed a new special edition curricular session, Yahrzeit: One Year After October 7, to help educators and teens commemorate the anniversary of October 7. The new curricular […
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Announcing the Fall 2024 Kumi: Foundation Participants
Moving Traditions to bring together Jewish teen activists from across the US to make a difference September 4, 2024 – Moving Traditions is proud to announce 27 newly selected participants […]…
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Announcing the 2024-25 Cohort of Meyer-Gottesman Kol Koleinu Teen Feminist Fellows
Moving Traditions to bring together Jewish teen activists from across the US to make a difference August 28, 2024 – Moving Traditions is proud to announce 43 newly selected 2024-2025 [……
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Partner Events Commemorating October 7
Moving Traditions is proud to support our local communities and Jewish Federation partners in these events to mark the anniversary of October 7. This listing will continue to be updated, […]…
How You Can Help
Your gift to 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).