Supporting Jewish youth since 2005
Moving Traditions creates Jewish educational experiences that help youth understand who they are and who they want to be. We make Jewish education and community more engaging for teens while giving them the tools they need to navigate a world that is constantly changing.
What We Do
Moving Traditions’ proven programs create brave spaces where youth can engage with their Jewish identities, grounded in the realities of today’s world and shaped by their evolving sense of self.
Curricular Programs
A diverse suite of curriculum for 5th-12th graders with expert training and ongoing support for synagogues, schools, and camps. Moving Traditions Curricular Programs help youth explore their Jewish identity, their relationships, and their values.
Meyer-Gottesman Immersive Teen Experiences
Transformative programs, run by Moving Traditions, that help Jewish high schoolers develop identity and belonging at the intersection of community, Judaism, social justice, and feminism. Now accepting applications!
Community Learning
Timely and accessible content, events and resources for anyone seeking to understand what Jewish preteens and teens need today. Whether you want to read jGirls+ Magazine, attend a webinar, or bring Moving Traditions expertise to your organization, we have content for you.
Upcoming Events
Join us for educator events, parent webinars, and other opportunities to learn and build community.
Recent News & Resources
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2026 Training Dates
Jump to: Register for Training No matter which program you’re offering, or whether you are new to Moving Traditions or a returning partner, our training sessions are a required resource…
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Turning crisis into care: A Korczak-inspired approach to Jewish youth education
By Rabbi Daniel Brenner for eJewish Philanthropy | As the war between Israel and Iran was heating up, I scrolled by a tweet by the Mumbai-based political commentator and blogger Maitreya Bhakal: “Pe…
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Moving Traditions: Refreshed Brand and New Offerings Support Educators and Teens Today
In Jim Joseph Foundation’s Blog | As Jewish teens face the dual burden of the trials and tribulations that come with adolescence and rising antisemitism in school and online, Moving Traditions continu…
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Resources from Supporting Your Teen’s Jewish Identity
On Tuesday, March 24, Moving Traditions hosted Supporting Your Teen’s Jewish Identity: Insights from an Unlikely Rabbi, a webinar for parents of Jewish youth. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl shared h…
How You Can Help
Your gift to Moving Traditions helps Jewish youth discover who they are through the pursuit of personal wellbeing (shleimut), caring relationships (hesed), and a Jewish and feminist vision of equity and justice (tzedek).