•Ahavah (Love): Practicing compassion, kindness, and generosity in our relationships.

•Kavod (Respect): Honoring the dignity of every person, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, class, or political perspective.

•Tzedek (Justice): Acting in ways that advance justice, equity, and peace inside and outside our community.

•Pluralism: Embracing diverse Jewish practices, identities, and beliefs, while centering an inclusive Judaism beyond Zionism.

•Democracy: Sharing responsibility for communal decision-making with transparency and accountability.

•Respectful Speech & Behavior: We commit to speaking with honesty, curiosity, and care. We avoid personal attacks, harassment, or language that demeans others.

•Conflict Engagement: Disagreements are natural. We pledge to approach conflict with openness, patience, and a desire for repair, guided by the Jewish value of shalom bayit (peace in the home).

•Safety & Boundaries: Physical, emotional, and spiritual safety are paramount. Harassment, discrimination, or abuse of any kind will not be tolerated.

•Welcoming Environment: We strive to make V’ahavtah a place where all feel a sense of belonging, especially those historically marginalized in Jewish spaces.

•Sacred Activism: We root our justice work in Jewish tradition, committing to solidarity with oppressed peoples and rejecting all forms of oppression.

•Learning & Growth: We value ongoing Jewish learning, spiritual exploration, and the evolving nature of Jewish life.

•Shared Responsibility: We contribute time, talent, and financial resources as we are able, supporting the flourishing of our community.

•The community will follow a process of teshuvah (repentance/repair) that includes listening, acknowledging, apologizing, and making amends.

•Leadership will uphold this code consistently and with compassion.

•Serious or repeated violations may result in removal from positions of responsibility, suspension, or loss of membership.