Temple Israel Ethics Code
Temple israel code of Ethics
As a member of our sacred Temple Israel community, I acknowledge our shared commitment to treat all members and staff with respect and dignity. I pledge to hold myself to a high standard of ethical behavior. My commitment includes, but is not limited to, striving to promote transparency within Temple Israel and maintaining the welfare of our sacred congregation as well as our Jewish traditions and values.
Accordingly, I will:
- Abide by all applicable local, state, and federal laws;
- Comply with all codes of conduct governing my business or professional affiliations, and avoid conflicts of interest between my personal, trade, or professional associations and Temple Israel;
- Take appropriate action if I witness inappropriate behavior in a colleague or congregant as specified in Temple Israel's policies;
- Respect boundaries between adults, and between adults and children;
- Not use my authority as an officer, clergy, or staff, or my participation as a congregant at Temple Israel, to treat anyone in the Temple community in ways that demean, harass, exploit, or otherwise cause physical, emotional, psychological, or financial harm;
- Conduct myself respectfully towards Temple property;
- Make every attempt to avoid even the appearance of wrongdoing.
Temple Israel will ensure confidential access to reporting mechanisms for anyone who has experienced/is experiencing or has witnessed/is witnessing any of the above violations. Such mechanisms include speaking to/contacting the Temple Israel President, Gerry Peet (president@tinw.org), Clergy (rabbi@tinw.org), or Temple Administrator, Michelle Cohen (michelle@tinw.org).
Thu, March 13 2025
13 Adar 5785
Temple israel Happenings
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2025Brotherhood Lecture: Passover, God's Gift to Humankind
Thursday, Mar 20th 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Join Temple member Alejandro Goday as he tells of the events of the Jewish community in Chile during the military coup of September 11, 1973. He will also relate his personal journey to Judaism. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2025Sisterhood Spring Fling Dance
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 22nd 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Put on your dancing shoes and join Sisterhood at Temple Israel for our Spring Fling Dance. Back by popular demand, DJ Steve will have you on the dance floor all night. Light fare, cash bar, dessert and Silent Auction will be provided. Bring your friends to this amazing event! -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Brotherhood Breakfast: Speaker Dana Levenberg
Sunday, Mar 30th 10:00am to 11:30am
Whether as a community leader, the Town Supervisor of Ossining or, since January 2023, representing Assembly District 95 in Albany, Assemblywoman, Dana Levenberg has worked to make a difference for us all. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025A Spinning Good Time on the Hudson - Offsite
Sunday, Mar 30th 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Come spend the afternoon lunching, climbing, tagging and gaming! Our first family fundraising event for Temple Israel. All families and friends of families are welcome!
Events
Today's Calendar
Taanit Esther |
Erev Purim |
: 5:30pm |
: 6:00pm |
: 8:00pm |
Friday Night
: 7:00pm |
: 8:00pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 13 |
Mar 13 |
Mar 13 |
Mar 14 |
Mar 16 |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Ki Tisa
Shabbat, Mar 15 |
Taanit Esther & Erev Purim
Thursday, Mar 13 |