I have heard both sides of the argument and I have a Jewish wedding to go to this weekend. Some are telling me that I have to wear one, and others are telling me that only Jewish people have to wear one.
2006-10-09 12:32:17 · 11 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Well, the difference between you wearing one and a religious Jew wearing one, is that the Jewish man is wearing it as a religious symbol. When you wear one at the wedding, it shows a great deal of respect to the bride and groom as well as to the holy building the ceremony is in. My advice, wear it. If you do not wear it, you will appear to be disrespecting the temple or synagogue. Just as in some other holy buildings we cover up exposed flesh as a sign of respect to the religion, the principal of respect is the same in this case. Have fun at the wedding!
2006-10-09 14:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by jasmicsgal 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yarmulkes For Wedding
2016-12-12 18:00:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The length and colour etc is not really a worry, I've been to formal Catholic evening weddings wearing knee-length dresses and I wasn't the only one. I would go and find a dress that you like and can afford and that is dressy. BUT I would make sure that it is modest since both the Jewish and Catholic faith tend more towards this. I'm not saying long sleeves and high collars, just don't have boobs and butt hanging out :p Maybe send the bride an email or text message asking her if by formal she means ballgowns or nice cocktail dresses, get it from the horses mouth.
2016-03-17 04:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually in reformed Jewish ceremonies, a gentile does not have to wear a head covering. I attended a Bar Mitzvah a long time ago and was told by the kids father that I did not have to cover my head....none of the other Gentiles wore a yarmulke either.... go ahead and ask though it is just good manners...
2006-10-10 02:20:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
We attended a Jewish wedding and we are Catholic. There were yarmulkes given away during the ceremony so everybody got one(It was a souvenir, too). It was a very nice ceremony.
2006-10-09 12:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by mumai 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wedding Kippah
2016-10-20 08:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to, but do you have reason not to?
My husband was in a Jewish wedding and they gave the groomsmen special yarmulkes and the guests also all got new white ones.
2006-10-09 16:06:05 · answer #7 · answered by Katherine 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being Jewish isn't catching. If I go to the Vatican I have to wear clothing that would cover me modestly or not be allowed in. I don't think you are in mortal danger from a beanie. I try to respect the place I am in, so if its held in a temple then yes wear a head covering although your own hat might look silly. If the reception or the ceremony are held in a place other than a temple then I don't think you have to wear one, although it would be a nice gesture.
2006-10-09 12:59:23 · answer #8 · answered by justa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are asking the wrong people.
Normally I would say you should wear one out of respect to the people and temple ... but most importantly ..
Ask the couple .. listen HOW they answer it and error on the Conservative side (they might hem and haw) and ask them to provide one if they want you to wear it.
2006-10-09 12:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Out of respect for the Jewish friend and the temple, you are supposed to wear one.
2006-10-09 12:34:55 · answer #10 · answered by tmreiber 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋