what clothing to wear to a synagogue?

Question

Ive been invited to a shul by a friend for a regular Saturday morning service. what is the most appropriate clothing for me to wear?

Answer 1

As the queen first said, ask the friend. There may be a difference in what is appropriate from one synagogue or another.
--That Cheeky Lad

Answer 2

Women, a hat and long sleeves and a skirt, about midcalf length. Men, a suit, with or without a tie. If you aren't Jewish they won't expect you to wear a kaftan but they will offer you a yarmulke (skullcap), they usually have extras at the door.
DON'T carry keys, money or a notebook and pen into the shul. A friend of mine thought he could take notes during the shul but this is not done. They usually have a place you can leave your stuff safely.

Answer 3

Synagogues are just like churches, so you can wear anything you would normally wear to church. If the synagogue is Orthodox, it's a matter of respect for men to cover their heads. If you don't have the skull cap, or "Yarmilka", an ordinary hat will do, but not a baseball cap. Women are not required to cover their heads, although some women who are very observant will wear a scarf or other type of head covering. In the conservative or reform synagogues, head coverings are not required by either men or women. Ask your friend what type of synagogue this is, and find out from him whether or not you need to cover your head.

Answer 4

Something relatively conservative.

A dress or skirt and blouse, at or below the knee. No low-cut necklines or backless anything. Sleeves that cover at least your shoulders. I say at least because in some places that should be to your mid-forearm or your wrist.

For a regular Saturday morning service, you could wear a business suit and a sweater or blouse under it.

Colours are OK.

If you are married, you will need some type of head covering. It doesn't have to be a hat.

Answer 5

I'm not Jewish, but I would say anything that you would want your grandmother to see you wearing (or a respected elder). Same things you would wear to any church or informal dinner. A nice pair of pants and button down shirt with a sweater, or for the gals maybe a just below the knee skirt. Since it will be your first time, I would ask your friend who invited you what they will be wearing. I would personally try to avoid any loud prints or super bright colors and go with the mellower end of the spectrum.

Answer 6

It relies upon. Orthodox or Hassidic: hide each thing yet your palms and face. long-sleeved, ankle-length dress. in case you're married, hide your head (a headscarf). Conservative: corporation outfits. Skirt tournament, skirt and shirt, effective slacks. Reformed: dress properly - no denims or footwear. or in simple terms visit the synagogue the Saturday in the past you're making plans on going and notice what women individuals your age are wearing.

Answer 7

It depends what sort of synogauge, Conservative, Orthodox, or Reform. However, the basic rule is that YOUR SHOULDERS MUST BE COVERED.

No exceptions, I know, to that rule. No tanktops, unless you're wearing a shrug, or cardigan or something like that. And it's advisable to not wear jeans, unless they are the dressy-type. Don't go too formal, a nice pair of pants and a button up sort of shirt would do.

Answer 8

The same thing you would wear to a church. Good dress clothes that are not revealing are ideal. Cover you arms if you are a woman. Men wear hats or yarmulkes.

Answer 9

Vot a game! Seriously, if your friend didn't give you a clue wear what you would for church. If you don't go to church wear something unobtrusive. Hopefully you'll get better advice from jewish posters.

Answer 10

if you are female - do not wear trousers unless it is a reform synagogue - just something conservative and not too revealing.
If you are male, a business suit, shirt and tie and a skull cap, I am sure your friend would have a spare one.