visiting a synagogue

Jr.Member Posts : 33 Join date : 2007-09-23

Hello can anyone help? Ive been invited to 2 synagogues to observe the shabbat service and I just wondered what I should wear? One is liberal and one is orthodox. I know the men will be wearing full suits but what is appropriate for women? How formal should I dress?

Subject: Re: visiting a synagogue Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:15 pm

What type of synagogues?

General rule of thumb, long dress below the knee, top that covers your elbows, and not a low cut neck line, and something to cover your hair.

Subject: Re: visiting a synagogue Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:07 am

And make sure your dress or blouse isn't tight, or form fitting. Stockings to cover your legs ( black) and closed shoes.

For the Reformed , what you would wear in a conservative church.

Jr.Member Posts : 33 Join date : 2007-09-23

thanks for your replies - I better go shopping!!

Subject: Re: visiting a synagogue Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:31 pm

I hope you enjoy your visit.

Subject: Re: visiting a synagogue Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:16 am

let us know how it turns out....

Subject: Re: visiting a synagogue Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:30 pm

Yes, still waiting to hear.............how did it go? Smile

Member Posts : 59 Join date : 2008-02-12 Location : earth

*Hand upraised* oo-oo, i wanna go! -- When hoster returns, we can learn more- but i have a story here:

...once i dug into what bit of history my aunt sent; armed with the misspelling of Choen, the Rebbitson practically usheered me up for an Alieah!

Having No idea what it was, i said, "yes" [meanning, i looked forward to making Alyiah].
In the end, they got me up to the frunt to help in dressing Torah! [That would be Tanak, yes?]

On the one hand i was terrified [knowing less then the converts] -- On the other hand it was so very lovely --

They were conservitive, but i dressed as close to Orthadox as modestly possible for culture and comfort..

They did the bulk of service b'Ivret [in Hebrew]. Knowing enough about the language- i could almost keep up!

Finally an old gent hit my car one evening as his wife, horrified in the passenger side, drove off. -- I moved, but i think of them fondly.

Jr.Member Posts : 33 Join date : 2007-09-23

Hello,

Well I've just been to synagogue number 2 and I'm feeling much better educated! Went to reform the first time and orthodox today - it's been really fasinating seeing the differences, and to my surprise I actually really enjoyed the orthodox service - I thought I might feel a bit left out been in the gallery but it was really good, everyone was very welcoming and feed us lots of nice food which was great Smile

Subject: Re: visiting a synagogue Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:48 pm

Sounds like it was great thing for you. I am happy you enjoyed it.

Subject: Re: visiting a synagogue Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:33 pm

Me too!

how was the oneg?

Smile