Jewish Scot's Heritage

[Nanook]

Just this evening I drove past the largest Orthodox synagogue in Atlanta, and noticed quite a few people from the surrounding neighborhood walking on their way to it. Though every man I saw wore a white shirt, black pants, black hat or kippah (or both) and most wore a black suit jacket, not one wore a tie.

That I imagine was Sat. (evening) for the block of Mincha (Afternoon Prayer) / Shalosh seudos (the 3rd Shabbat Meal) / Ma'ariv (Evening Prayer) when its a common custom even in communities that wear ties in morning to dress less formally--- after morning services and a main meal (the 2nd Shabbat Meal) many people take a little nap (sleep as ultimate rest).
While that community seems to wear white shirts and black pants and hats there are many orthodox communities around the world that would not wear a black velvet or felt kippa but a knitted one to openly signify a Nationalist Zionist position. Then comes the colours to define one's political affiliation. Size too is political. Even among the "black hats" there are big differences.. and not just fashion.. the size and shape of the brim as well as the folds on the top of what to the untrained eye looks like the same hat model can define one's membership and sympathies.
One, I suggest, needs to think in terms of "uniform". Some parts are quite obvious and some are subtle.

[Kilted Rogue]

Just this evening I drove past the largest Orthodox synagogue in Atlanta, and noticed quite a few people from the surrounding neighborhood walking on their way to it. Though every man I saw wore a white shirt, black pants, black hat or kippah (or both) and most wore a black suit jacket, not one wore a tie.

As i said, the Orthodox Temple i went to. I am not grouping all in to one category orthodox do this, conservative do that and reform do what else.

you take this to literal Gilmore, every community across the globe will do things as best by they see fit, be it Jew, Christian , or Muslim. Even Pagans, Hindu, and Buddhist ppl follow there path as the individual best sees fit, with regard to there individual tenets of there faith.

If anyone wants to know what is acceptable atire for a church, mosque , or synagogue, be it the " largest one in Atlanta" or the smallest one in Albany NY. very simple. Call the synagogue and ask to speak with the Rabbi, or set an appointment to meet with him. wear you kilt, hell wear a caftan or a suit, like most ppl on XMTS wear whats comfortable to you. Discus it with him. if its a church talk to your priest, ask a Muslim cleric ( if that is what they are called) find out from the source, But know that the answer you get will be " Kosher" for that location alone. If you move go to a different house of worship ask the officiant in charge his view.

~B

[macwilkin]

Gents,

We're getting very off-track with this discussion, interesting as it is.

We need to either get the thread back on the subject appropriate to the forum, i.e. Jewish tartans, or close the thread.

Regards,

Todd

[Kilted Rogue]

Todd
As i started this thread and yes i agree it seams that the topic here and at a different thread about what to wear to a Jewish wedding have merged to become what to wear to temple.

Please feel free to close this discussion.

thank you
~B

[McMurdo]

As the original poster has requested to close the thread, this thread is now closed