Kilted at the Bar Mitzvah party

[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.

[Alan H]

I've thought hard about making a tartan yarmulke. I have some leftover gray tartan, plenty for a yarmulke.

This congregation is VERY reformed, but I've always covered my head I when within the "sanctuary" (don't know the Hebrew word for it) but that's usually been a black driving cap. I think the band would get a giggle out of a tartan yarmulke.

[Monkey@Arms]

I've thought hard about making a tartan yarmulke. I have some leftover gray tartan, plenty for a yarmulke.

Hey, if they can get away with selling these, a tartan kippah would be the height of good taste and refinement.



Though I suppose that pattern would go good with the loud Macleod

Best regards,

Jake

[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.

[JimB]

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.

What he said.
No offense taken here at the question. In fact I've been asked seriously this same question before, and when given an appoximation of the above, the questioner usually gets it.

[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.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

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.

Wait a minute, Who say, who say I can't be a dweeb? I say, I say!

Seriously, I thought from your posts you were a struggling college student enjoying the single life (after a Navy stint), how in the he!! do you pull Hannah Montana out of that? In my most bored moments in college (many years ago) I can't imaging watching HM unless I had kids to force/encourage me.