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Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:27 am
...and I'm not sure of the dress code. I know that Sabbath clothing is past the knees, past the elbows, etc, but this is on Sunday, so I'm not thinking it needs to be the whole shebang. I'm going with a long skirt ('cause I figure that is daily wear for women) but don't have any longer sleeve shirts (you think I'm joking. I hatehatehate wearing long sleeves unless it is a coat)
Either way, am I missing anything? Is a head covering required? The synagogue holding the class is kind of an 'everything' synagogue-welcomes Orthodox to Reform people, so I'm thinking it is less strict.
biggrin I'll post afterward with any questions I might have...
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Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:11 am
For a non denominational synagogue, I would recommend the common school dress code.
Shirt, shoes, pants or a skirt or dress.... nothing offensive or revealing.
No semi-formal attire required.
It's important to feel comfortable.
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Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:54 am
Strictly speaking, the modesty laws require a woman to be covered from below the elbow (even while reaching), to the collarbone (even while bending over), to below the knee (even while sitting). They require the same of a man, mind you.
Since this synagogue isn't strictly Orthodox, you're free to interpret that as you wish. If you have a shirt with 3/4 sleeves, go with that. If not, just wear whatever you have. I'm sure it'll get easier to be covered as the weather gets colder and colder. Below-the-knee skirts or trousers will be equally acceptable, though if you visited an Orthodox synagogue, skirts would be strongly encouraged. At a Conservative synagogue, a skirt would be preferred, though no one will speak to you about it if you do wear trousers.
Head coverings are required in worship services for all men and boys over the age of three (Jewish or not), but only for a woman if she's married and Jewish. When in a synagogue for a time other than Shabbat or holiday, head coverings for men, boys, and married women are encouraged, but not strictly required except in an Orthodox synagogue.
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