I hope I don't sound stupid for asking, but I plan to visit Israel this summer and I want to know.
2007-05-06 14:20:52 · 15 answers · asked by Seasons 3 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Israel
In more stringent Jewish circles, a married woman covers her hair and all men where kippot (yarmulkes). If you go to the wailing wall, then you'll probably see some women with covered hair. However, this practice isn't mandatory, and it isn't considered offensive if you personally don't do so. What is considered standard respect for the holiness of the site is covering your upper arms and legs, in the name of modesty. I would sugges a skirt and somewhat long-sleeved t-shirt.
2007-05-06 21:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Michael J 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
it is an argument of religious conviction. the recent testomony teaches that ladies would desire to shop their heads lined. It additionally teaches that a woman's long hair is her "glory." Muslim women are required to maintain maximum of their bodies lined, extraordinarily their heads. the version between Christianity and Islam is that interior the former it is an argument of determination while interior the latter it is considerable. it is the reason non-muslims have this way of no longer straight forward time with the apparell muslims ought to positioned on. Westerners have been bowled over via the photos of muslim women and ladies being overwhelmed in Afganistan because of fact their veils slipped under their faces or eyes. I even have seen muslim women interior the warmth of summer season at an entertainment section dressed from the tops of their heads to their ft. in straight forward terms their eyes have been seen. and that they have got been working around interior the warmth, wearing those outfits, working after their babies together as their adult adult males sat below a shade tree temporarily-sleeved shirts. i had to flow as much as those women and tell them "you're in united statesa. now. you do no longer ought to try this here. you're able to be unfastened in case you pick to be." Ofcourse i did no longer. yet I helpful as hell had to.
2016-12-28 15:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by scelfo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the kotel as it is called by most jews or the western wall for those with little religious backround. women only cover their hair if they are married and religious. you should dress modestly cover your arms, legs to the knee and your collar bone. no sheer fabrics and if you can no pants and try for no holes and no slits. it is a holy site. otherwise the men should wear a kippa. and when you go don't talk unless it is with hashem. it is extreamly disrespectful, and remember walk away from the wall back wards but be careful.
2007-05-07 07:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by jessica b 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to cover your head but don't wear short skirts, shorts or sleeveless when you visit the Wailing Wall.
The orthodox cover their heads.
2007-05-10 15:54:45 · answer #4 · answered by Rosy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its respectful if a man covers his head while visiting the wall, but their is no requirement for a woman to do so.
2007-05-06 15:51:21 · answer #5 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. We are not Muslims. Women must wear skirts that cover the knees and long sleeves and their shirt must cover the shoulders.
2007-05-13 16:20:03 · answer #6 · answered by somebody 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have scarves that they give you there so they will give you one to put on your head while you are there. If you are uncomfortable taking from the ones provided bring your own.
2007-05-09 09:14:28 · answer #7 · answered by NY gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should cover your head and have fun.
2007-05-13 10:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u don't have to cover your head only your arms and legs.... that means no shorts and tank tops
2007-05-08 08:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by Israelichick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't need to cover your head. Don't wear sleeveless or a miniskirt / shorts, however.
2007-05-06 20:45:48 · answer #10 · answered by Amy W 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋