The Central Conference of American Rabbis holds our rabbis to the highest standards of rabbinic behavior. Our robust ethics system is the way in which rabbis are held accountable. The sections below provide documents and information related to the CCAR ethics system.
CCAR Code of Ethics: Standards of Rabbinic Behavior
All CCAR members are expected to abide by the CCAR Code of Ethics. Originally established in 1991, the Code is a dynamic document that is continually updated and revised. Effective June 5, 2025, the Code is comprised of two documents: (1) Standards of Rabbinic Behavior, and (2) Policies and Procedures.
The Standards of Rabbinic Behavior are provided below.
CCAR Code of Ethics: Policies and Procedures
All CCAR members are expected to abide by the CCAR Code of Ethics. Originally established in 1991, the Code is a dynamic document that is continually updated and revised. Effective June 5, 2025, the Code is comprised of two documents: (1) Standards of Rabbinic Behavior, and (2) Policies and Procedures.
The Policies and Procedures are provided below.
CCAR Ethics Related Committees
The lists of members of the CCAR Ethics Committee, Ethics Process Review Committee, Board of Appeals, and Ethics Task Force can be found here.
CCAR Ethics Articles
A selection of essays and articles related to the CCAR ethics system can be found here
CCAR Ethics Updates and Notifications
With the decision to undertake an ethics investigation in 2021, the CCAR began to periodically publish updates and progress reports about steps being taken to revise the ethics system. These ongoing updates and progress reports can be found here.
Rabbis Expelled, Suspended, or Censured for Violations of the Code of Ethics
Information regarding rabbis expelled, suspended, or censured with publication for violations of the Code of Ethics for Rabbis can be found here.
An Introduction to the Ethics Process for Those Considering Filing an Ethics Complaint
This document provides guidance on the CCAR ethics process to complainants and the public.
For Questions about CCAR Ethics Code
or Ethics Queries
If you have questions about the ethics code or about reporting of an ethics complaint, please email Ethics@ccarnet.org.