The Jewish People (Clal Yisrael )

I am committed to the continuity and

well-being of the Jewish people.

Thus, I have the responsibility to:

• cultivate positive Jewish identity,

commitment and literacy,

• promote a sense of Jewish peoplehood,

• enhance the quality and vitality of

Jewish life,

• ensure the care of our most vulnerable

community members.

I recognize that the diversity of the Jewish

community contributes to its strength and I

strive to promote mutual understanding and

acceptance within and between the various

religious, ethnic and national elements of

the Jewish people.

Community (Kehillah )

I understand that as a member of my local

Jewish community, I have a responsibility

to participate actively in the affairs of the

community, both as an expression of good

citizenship and as a model for others.

Israel (Yisrael)

• I recognize the unique relationship between

Israel and the Jewish Diaspora and the vital

role of Israel in Jewish life.

• I will increase my understanding of this

relationship and remain educated about

current events in Israel and those impacting

Israel around the world.

• I will be engaged with Israel and will work

to promote greater Israel-Diaspora

communication and interaction.

Continuing Education (Limmud)

• I will continue to expand my Jewish

understanding and knowledge.

• I will continue to improve my

professional skills.

• I will contribute my knowledge, skills and

support to improve the quality of Jewish

professional practice through avenues

appropriate for me including mentoring,

writing, speaking, or other methods.

• I will stay current with contemporary issues

facing the Jewish community, both locally

and globally.

Ethical Conduct (Derech Musar)

• I accept responsibility for helping to protect

the community against unethical practice

by any individual working in the Jewish

community or by any organization with

which I am involved.

• I will hold myself responsible for the quality

and integrity of my work.

• I will endeavor to balance my professional

responsibilities with my personal

responsibilities so that neither will be

neglected for the sake of the other.

• I will distinguish clearly and publicly

between my statements and actions as an

individual and as a representative of my

organization and profession.

• I will conduct myself in a manner consistent

with and respectful to that of the

organization I serve, even if my personal

views and observance may differ.

Respect for the Individual

(B’Tzelem Elohim)

As professionals, we are committed to

the well-being of all individuals, Jewish or

non-Jewish, regardless of age, race, cultural

background, religious practice, belief, gender,

sexual orientation or sexual identity.

• I will respect the confidentiality, viewpoints

and privacy of persons served by my

organization, of volunteer associates, and

of colleagues.

• I will act upon all information gathered in

professional relationships in a responsible

and disciplined manner.

• I will treat the findings, views and actions

of my colleagues with respect and will use

appropriate channels whenever I express

judgments on these matters.

• I will work to prevent and eliminate all

forms of discrimination in the work place

in hiring polices and practices.

• I will respect the richness of the diversity

within both Jewish and non-Jewish life

and practices.

Recognition (Kavod)

I understand the need to recognize the good

work of both colleagues and lay leaders and

will endeavor to give my colleagues and

volunteers the honor and recognition they

deserve for their work.

Philanthropy (Tzedakah)

I will demonstrate my understanding of and

belief in the principles of tzedakah through

appropriate participation in the philanthropic

support of the Jewish community and its

institutions, locally, nationally and globally.