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 to 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 and camps, where teens explore themselves, their relationships, and their communities
CultureShift
Training for staff who work with Jewish youth at camp and elsewhere about how to navigate gender, healthy boundaries, and more
jGirls+ Magazine
An empowering online magazine and community for self-identifying Jewish girls and nonbinary youth
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Kumi
A unique opportunity for 10th-12th grade Jewish teens to interrupt racism, antisemitism, and other manifestations of oppression
Kol Koleinu
A fellowship for 9th-12th grade teens to gain confidence, build community, and develop agency as Jewish feminist changemakers
Insights
All things current from Moving Traditions, including news, resources, responsive curricula and more
Upcoming Events
Join us for parent webinars, educator events, and other opportunities to learn and build community.
Jewish Educators Assembly
Join Moving Traditions at the Jewish Educators Assembly
Promoting Wellbeing in the Digital Lives of Jewish Teens
While we know that our teens’ phones connect them to one another and their parents, we are facing a time when there are plenty of good reasons to limit their […]
Supporting Our Trans & Queer Youth Now
On January 20, an executive order was issued that denied the existence and identity of trans and non-binary people. Since then, a cascade of restrictive laws and funding cuts have […]
Latest News & Insights
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Young, Nonbinary, and Rebuilding— as Things Fall Apart
Ollie Small in Lilth, republished from jGirls+ Magazine | Growing up Jewish and nonbinary in South Florida, I often felt like the odd one out. …
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Processing Grief: Commemoration and Kaddish
Background As the conflict in Israel and Gaza continues, the loss of life can be very hard to process — especially when we are grieving children. As we grapple with […]…
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Announcing Our Newest Board Members
We’re delighted to welcome three remarkable individuals to the Moving Traditions Board! Lilly Claar, Dr. Sara Levine, and Eric Schlezinger each bring invaluable expertise, diverse perspectives, a sh…
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Mental Health In Modern Times with Pamela Barkley and Daniel Brenner
The Jewish Review Podcast by Rockne Roll | On this episode, host Rockne Roll talks with Pamela Barkley and Rabbi Daniel Brenner at Moving Traditions, a non-profit focused on improving Jewish teen well…
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).