I am a Christian woman and married.
2006-12-12 09:31:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Regardless of the day you go (responding to those who question the day) it depends on the denomination, and whether you are going to a religious service/ritual or just a meeting, etc.
As a married woman, I'd use this as a rule of thumb:
If it is a Reform synogogue, covering your head is most likely not necessary regardless of the event.
If it is a Conservative Synogogue then it is likely that for a religious service or ritual (e.g. brit, wedding, etc) it would be appropriate to cover your head; I would expect if its necessary they will provide something that you can use.
If it is Orthodox, you would absolutely need to cover your head regardless.
I hope that helps!
2006-12-12 09:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by jeffedl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If the synagogue is Reform or Conservative, then no.
If it's Orthodox, you can consider covering your head, but it's not really necessary. However, to be respectful, dress modestly...defined as sleeves past the elbow, neckline above the collar bone and skirt below the knee. Pants for women are frowned upon, but if you don't have a skirt or a dress, loose pants are ok.
BTW: the dress code above is a good guide for any synagogue, or church for that matter.
2006-12-12 17:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it has services on days other than Saturday and Friday, it might be an orthodox synagogue. In that case, just dress conservatively, making sure that you have a long skirt with long sleeves and high enough neckline. I think that since you are not Jewish, you do not need to cover your head. If your husband is going with you, he will want to get a yarmulke for himself at the door.
2006-12-12 17:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're going to a synagogue on a Sunday? Amazing. There's probably no need to cover your head, unless they're Orthodox. Do ask first, but usually, women aren't generally required to wear head coverings, especially in Reform Judaism. A man should wear a kippah (yarmulke, skullcap). Dress conservatively.
2006-12-12 17:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You do mean Saturday, right? Or Friday night?
If you're going on Sunday... um... you might want to find another Synagogue.
2006-12-12 17:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Synagogue on Sunday? The Jewish Sabbath is on Saturday.
What will be going on there...and will you be attending with someone or another couple? If so, ask.
2006-12-12 17:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yalmulka is for men. Jewish women don't cover the head at tabernacle. Though, some do wear pretty hats.
2006-12-12 17:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not only do you need to cover your head,you need to wear a green plastic bag over you clothing,wear your husbands work boots,wear gloves,and also do not forget the black hanky over your nose and mouth.Put a large pair of dark, the darkest sun glasses you can find.This image just makes me crack up,I just had to write it,I hope you understand Im just being funny.Im not trying to be rude or anything,can you see the humor in it.My husband cannot,I read it to him,hes a stuffed shirt at times.He doesnt get my humor at all,do you?
2006-12-12 17:40:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
no u dont have 2 but it wud b more respectsble
2006-12-12 17:34:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you cover your mouth instead.
2006-12-12 17:33:16 · answer #10 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋