The Va’ad Hakavod (VHK) is a standing committee of the Rabbinical Assembly (RA) that is responsible for upholding the RA’s established standards and ensuring that RA members comply with the Code of Professional Conduct, thus safeguarding the individuals and communities that members serve.
The VHK is a peer ethics body tasked with reviewing and acting on complaints of violations of the RA Code of Conduct. When necessary, it takes action to ensure that RA members are held accountable for failing to uphold the established standards. In addition, the VHK supports education, understanding, and compliance with the Code by rabbis and their constituents.
The Va’ad HaKavod is not a legal investigative body. It is a peer review committee of volunteer RA members appointed by the RA president, and it consults with outside experts as needed. It is an internal body of the RA and only addresses complaints of misconduct regarding RA members. It does not have authority over rabbis who are not members of the RA.
Chair:
Rabbi Debra Cantor
Members:
Rabbi Harold Berman
Rabbi Daniel Burg
Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein
Rabbi Matt Futterman
Rabbi Laura Gold
Rabbi Adrian Gottfried
Rabbi Amy Levin
Rabbi Ron Muroff
Rabbi Paulette Posner
Rabbi Daniel Pressman
Rabbi Eric Rosin
Rabbi Archie Ruberg
Rabbi Howard Stecker
Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel
Rabbi Susie Tendler
Rabbi Amy Wallk
Professional Liaisons:
Rebecca Chagall, Ethics Coordinator
Rabbi Sheryl Katzman, Chief Engagement Officer