Teens, Purim, and #metoo
This year, given the #metoo movement we should talk with kids of all genders about the powerful actions of Vashti and Esther, different as they are on the surface....
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A Hanukkah Meditation
Bringing Light to the Darkness Let us stand together as we light the candles this Hanukkah, connecting to each other and to the Jewish tradition of recovering the light and what is holy from the darkn…
Resources: Dealing with Difficult Times
A Letter to Shevet Group Leaders: How Do We Talk to Teen Boys About Men Behaving Badly? A Letter to Rosh Hodesh Group Leaders: Talking to Girls About Living in a World Where Sexual Harassment Isn̵…
Resources to Address Sexuality Issues Raised by 13 Reasons Why
Introduction People inside and outside of the Jewish education world are talking about the new Netflix show, 13 Reasons Why, mostly focusing on how the intense story and attractive characters glamoriz…
Spotlight: Rafi Daugherty, Trans and Nonbinary Program Group Leader
Rafi Daugherty is an out-and-proud queer, Jewish, transgender man who lives in Denver with his toddler and their two pets (a dog and a cat). Rafi’s work history is colorful and varied, including…
We All Make The Seder
The practice in many families is for one person, often a male head of household, to lead the seder. This year, we are thinking about leadership differently than in past traditions. The story of Passov...
Such a Time as This
When it is time to act, will our youth believe that they have the power to speak up for what is right?...
Tu B’Shvat
B’Shvat (The 15th of Shvat) comes at the full moon and marks the New Year for the Trees....
Words that wound and words that heal
How do we counter this life lesson from the political world? How do we assure Jewish teens that decency and civility and kindness are more valuable than a sharp tongue?...
Happy New Year 5777
To match our bold vision for the future, Moving Traditions teamed up with the Additive Agency to create an equally bold and dynamic identity, led by our new logo. With our name as inspiration, the log...