Moving Traditions

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Looking for a way to get more involved, build leadership skills, and connect with other Jewish teens? Join Moving Traditions' Teach Assistant Training Program. Learn more and apply: movingtraditions.formstack.com/forms/dcta

In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

Give teens the opportunity to lead with purpose. Our Teacher Assistant Training Program gives Jewish teens in grades 8-12 the chance to support younger learners, build leadership skills, and connect with peers from across the DC Jewish community. Share this opportunity with the teens in the Washington, D.C. area. In partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Learn more and apply: movingtraditions.formstack.com/forms/dcta

How do we show up for the q***r Jewish teens in our lives with honesty, love, and hope? Join us on June 16 at 8 pm. ET / 5 p.m. PT for Pride and Joy In the Face of Backlash as Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum — one of America’s most celebrated LGBTQ+ Jewish leaders — discusses how we can support q***r Jewish teens, even when the world makes that hard. Register now: MovingTraditions.org/RaisingUpTeens

"I refuse to entertain the notion that we weren't there." — Merle Feld

This Shavuot resource inspired by Merle Feld invites conversation about voice, memory, and belonging. Access it here: movingtraditions.org/shavuot-text-study-we-all-stood-together/

Moving Traditions webinars and resources support parents navigating teen mental health, anxiety, resilience, and wellbeing with practical tools and expert guidance.

These conversations are designed to be ongoing resources for parents raising teens to access any time. Explore the full collection here: https://www.movingtraditions.org/parents/parent-webinars/

Moving Traditions is proud to be one of 50 organizations to sign onto an amicus brief filed by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) to protect safe abortion access.

Learn about the case the Supreme Court is hearing in Louisiana v. FDA and find out how you can support reproductive rights here:
https://www.ncjw.org/news/5-actions-you-can-take-to-protect-access-to-medication-abortion

Applications are still open to join the coming year's Kumi Justice Retreats – a unique opportunity for Jewish teens (10th-12th grade) to interrupt racism, antisemitism, and other manifestations of oppression. This teen leadership experience imparts knowledge and skills for exploring justice and equity from a Jewish lens.

See the full program details, and join an inspiring cohort in building more inclusive communities and movements for justice as Jews:
https://www.movingtraditions.org/immersive-teen-experiences/kumi/

Join Moving Traditions for our next Clergy Success Stories webinar featuring:

1️⃣ Real-world strategies for engaging families throughout the B-Mitzvah journey
2️⃣ Insights from clergy educators creating meaningful experiences for today’s Jewish preteens
3️⃣ Practical tools that foster belonging, reflection, and connection during this important life moment
4️⃣ Approaches that help families feel more connected to Jewish community and tradition
5️⃣ Conversation about how B-Mitzvah can support young people in discovering who they are and who they want to become

🗓 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 1–2 PM ET

Featuring Rabbi Daniel Brenner, Moving Traditions’ VP of Education, alongside a panel of clergy educators sharing stories and successes from the field.
Register today: https://www.movingtraditions.org/event/clergy-success-stories-engaging-families-in-b-mitzvah/

We're looking forward to working with your camp staff at these upcoming trainings for Summer 2026!

Whether you are facilitating our CIT leadership development program, offering Moving Traditions Curricular Programs for your campers, or holding one of our workshops for your staff, our trainers are eager to support your community in making this summer’s culture the best yet.

Sign up for training now or contact your area's Regional Director to learn more:
https://www.movingtraditions.org/series/camp-training-2026/