Kilted at the Bar Mitzvah party

[Niblox]

What I meant to say in the previous post (before I pressed the wrong button) was that it was a pity you weren't kilted for the first part - but you got to the reception in your kilt.

Incidentally, are there dress rules for attending a synagogue? I know men have to wear some sort of headgear, but is it basically business suits? Or can you wear casual / smart clothing?

[Monkey@Arms]

Incidentally, are there dress rules for attending a synagogue? I know men have to wear some sort of headgear, but is it basically business suits? Or can you wear casual / smart clothing?

I would guess generally its the same as church. No hard and fast rules (at least in America.) You see the range from smart to suit.

Best regards,

Jake

[Mr. MacDougall]

Incidentally, are there dress rules for attending a synagogue?

It largely depends on the sect of Judaism. In a Reform synagogue, for instance, the 'rules' are much the same as in a Christian Church... look your best for God. If you'd like to visit a synagogue, it would be polite to contact the Rabbi before hand, and ask if there are any particular dress expectations.

[MrAcheson]

Incidentally, are there dress rules for attending a synagogue? I know men have to wear some sort of headgear, but is it basically business suits? Or can you wear casual / smart clothing?

It varies with the synagogue and branch of Judaism. The occassion also plays a role.

My wife is Reform. When we go to services with her parents, I can usually get away with dockers and a button down shirt. I don't even have to wear a yarmulke most of the time. The High Holy Days have a stiffer dress code though and suits or sportcoats are the rule.

Parts of her family are much more Conservative, bordering on Orthodox. When we attended her young cousin's bar mitzvah, it was business suits complete with a yarmulke and tallis (the prayer shawl). Fortunately those were traditionally provided on site.

I told my wife I was going to wear my kilt the next time we were invited to a black-tie optional wedding on her side of the family. She was not amused.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

It varies with the synagogue and branch of Judaism. The occassion also plays a role.

My wife is Reform. When we go to services with her parents, I can usually get away with dockers and a button down shirt. I don't even have to wear a yarmulke most of the time. The High Holy Days have a stiffer dress code though and suits or sportcoats are the rule...

I realize that this will likely shut down this thread, and if so, mods feel free to remove my response and let it continue. However, I have to ask, does one's god (or God if you prefer) really care what you wear to a specific event? Based on what I know of christianity, it is more up to the person to be "dressed appropriately". I am unsure of other religions (and to be honest, not to sure about Christianity) clothing requirements.

[Monkey@Arms]

Based on what I know of christianity, it is more up to the person to be "dressed appropriately". I am unsure of other religions (and to be honest, not to sure about Christianity) clothing requirements.

Just to keep things uncontroversial, I'll point out that there are dress codes for tourists for visiting churches in Europe as demonstrated in this picture



Hmmm, the way I interpret this picture it means no sporan-less short kilts with muscle shirts allowed ;)

Best regards,

Jake

[DrewO]

What's worse, that the sign looks like it's saying "no spandex" or the fact that they would HAVE to say that?

[Mr. MacDougall]

However, I have to ask, does one's god (or God if you prefer) really care what you wear to a specific event?

Let me preface my remarks by saying that I am neither Christian nor Jewish. I have, however, dated several women from each religion, and consequently, been exposed to them.

I think the idea of dressing nicely for worship is intended to show respect -- respect for the diety, respect for the institution of the church, and respect for one's self. I think it's about "sacred space," about marking off a time, a place, and a mode of dress, and creating ritual. There's something in us, what Joseph Campbell refered to as a "tumbler-key" response, that believes these things are appropriate. We see them in cultures throughout the world.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Let me preface my remarks by saying that I am neither Christian nor Jewish. I have, however, dated several women from each religion, and consequently, been exposed to them.

I think the idea of dressing nicely for worship is intended to show respect -- respect for the diety, respect for the institution of the church, and respect for one's self. I think it's about "sacred space," about marking off a time, a place, and a mode of dress, and creating ritual. There's something in us, what Joseph Campbell refered to as a "tumbler-key" response, that believes these things are appropriate. We see them in cultures throughout the world.

A very good and reasonable response to a completely unnecessary post on my part. It was a long weekend, a longer Monday, and I was in a poor mood due to both. My apologies to all, I'm not usually that disruptive.

[Mr. MacDougall]

It was a long weekend, a longer Monday, and I was in a poor mood due to both. My apologies to all, I'm not usually that disruptive.

No worries. To quote Hannah Montana, "Everybody has those days." (And yes, I know what a dork I am for quoting Hannah Montana ). We've all been there, and most of us are likely to go back at some point.