Code of Conduct:

1. The staff will establish guidelines to ensure, to the best of their ability, a safe and secure environment. Participants must abide by all procedures and instructions issued by the Federation and program administrators. Participants will be expected to take part in all programs, tours, and group activities. Curfews must be observed. Participants must respect that certain locations will be deemed “OFF LIMITS”. 

2. The possession or use of any illegal drug or non-prescribed medication will not be tolerated. Those who are in proximity to others participating in such behavior will also be considered “as if they are using” and will be subject to the same consequences. 

3. Each teen is responsible for securing and administering their own medications. Sharing of medications (prescription and over-the-counter) with others is dangerous and not allowed.

4. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited. While it is easy to obtain alcohol and alcoholic beverages in Israel, we will be observing the laws as if we were in the USA.  A no drinking zero tolerance policy will be enforced. Those who are in proximity to others participating in such behavior will also be considered “as if they are using” and will be subject to the same consequences. 

5. Smoking: Dallas Israel Teen Tour has a No Smoking and No Vaping Policy. 

6. Body Alteration: Participants are not to engage in any form of body alteration while in Israel. This includes piercing and tattooing.

7. Vandalism: Participants are expected to use reasonable care with regards to all public and private property and will report property issues or damage in any location immediately to Dallas Israel Teen Tour staff. Depending on the circumstances, participants may be responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing any damaged property.

8. Sexual activity/intimate contact is not permitted at any time during the trip. Physical contact between any participant and any other person during the course of this trip is to be limited only to consensual non-sexualized touch. There will be zero tolerance for non-consensual touch of any kind. 

9. Participants will not go into a hotel room to which they are not assigned. Visitors are not allowed in participant hotel rooms. 

10. Social media, including but not limited to emails, social networking sites and any public website, must be used responsibly at all times. Posts that slander, marginalize or otherwise bully other teens, staff, volunteers, speakers/guests, activities or touring sites will not be tolerated.

11. Harassment or bullying in any form, will not be tolerated. 

Toward a Successful Summer:  The friendships and shared experiences that participants cherish, long after their summer in Israel will be beneficial to all. In order for the Dallas Israel Teen Tour to succeed, we ask participants to:

•  Be open and ready to participate in new experiences.
• Treat every person in the group, and anyone else you encounter, with dignity and respect.
• Respect your fellow participants, their privacy, and personal property.
• Always use language that shows that you care about yourself and others and speaks to the kind of person you are and want to be.
• Care for every member of your summer community and help one another meet the challenges of this journey.
• Use good judgement.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas will do everything that we can, to the best of our ability, to ensure that our participants have a wonderful opportunity to explore their Jewish identity, while having a summer adventure filled with great fun and friendship.

Breach of the Code of Conduct is grounds for disciplinary action, including early dismissal from the program at personal expense. Dallas Israel Teen Tour staff, in consultation with Federation leadership, will be empowered to handle disciplinary matters, i.e., sending teens home.