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
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Kol Koleinu
A fellowship for 9th-12th grade teens to gain confidence, build community, and develop agency as Jewish feminist changemakers
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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.
Kulam for CITs Training
Join Moving Traditions staff to be trained on facilitating the Kulam for CITs program at your camp this summer!
A Webinar for Clergy: Strengthening Family Connections Before and After the B-Mitzvah
Hundreds of clergy who partner with Moving Traditions tell us that having a well-designed curriculum with activities and Jewish learning designed to support parents and youth can strengthen communal ties. […]
Flourishing Teens: Creating Environments for Personal Growth and Communal Connection
Join Moving Traditions for an interactive webinar featuring: Hundreds of educators like you tell us that having Moving Traditions’ curriculum with activities designed to support youth’s overall wellbeing can help them process […]
Latest News & Insights
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Resources from Raising a Mensch
On May 28, Moving Traditions hosted a webinar for parents of Jewish youth: Raising a Mensch: Helping Our Boys Navigate Masculinity Today. Together with a panel of experts, we discussed […]…
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2025 Training Dates
Jump to: For each program training, you only need to attend one of the available dates. Carol Lowenstein Moving Traditions B-Mitzvah Training Sessions for New Educators Kulam for Classrooms/Kulam for …
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Paige GoldMarche: Germantown Jewish Centre Member Passes Her Values to the Next Generation
Philadelphia Jewish Exponent | For Paige GoldMarche, feminism and Judaism are closely intertwined. When she isn’t making challah, GoldMarche works full-time at the Jewish nonprofit Moving Traditions…
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2025 Benefit: Honoring Rabbi Darcie Crystal
On April 28, 2025, Moving Traditions honored Rabbi Darcie Crystal and celebrated 20 years of our incredible impact on Jewish youth. If you feel inspired, you can still make 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).