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
Kumi
A unique opportunity for 10th-12th grade Jewish teens to interrupt racism, antisemitism, and other manifestations of oppression
STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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.
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Six Ways Teens Respond to Israel Since October 7
How are Jewish teens really feeling about Israel since October 7? Research from Brandeis University has identified six distinct categories after interviewing Jewish college students, including affirmed, disillusioned, and more. […]
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Latest News & Insights
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Navigating Challenges Together
Our teens are navigating a lot. They are facing a dual burden – all of the trials and tribulations that come with adolescence are compounded by the rising antisemitism they are encountering in schoo…
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Observing Transgender Awareness Week
By Shuli Karkowsky As we step out of Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19), I find myself thinking about how it is always important to mark this week – and how […]…
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5 lessons on mergers in this moment of change
By Shuli Karkowsky & Elizabeth Mandel for eJewish Philanthropy | We’ve been living through a period of significant transition in the Jewish nonprofit world, with executive shake-ups announced across…
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After the War: Prayers for This Moment
To help Jewish youth process the ceasefire deal in Gaza and the hostage release, Moving Traditions offers you this excerpt of a new special edition curriculum. If you are a […]…
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).