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1. Re: Dress code to enter holy places for women. On the whole the dress code for holy places is: For women - either slacks or skirts that cover the knees. No bare shoulders - sleeves should be at least half way between shoulder and elbow. No bare midriffs, no low necklines. For men - slacks that cover the knees - and at least short sleeves.
4 reviews. 1 helpful vote. Dress code for women visiting holy sites in Jerusalem. 5 years ago. Hello, Visiting Israel for Nov 4 for 10 days with our church group. I have researched attire for visiting the churches and realize that long pants or skirts are best to wear. Our itinerary came today and it suggests that closed toe shoes are also ...
At holy site, for men and women alike, legs (nearly all) and shoulders need to be covered. No tank tops, and sleeveless shirts/blouses/dresses. Capris below the knee for women can work; personally, I would err on the conservative side. For men -- there exactly four men in the world who look good in capris. None of them is over 22 or over 140 lbs.
The man on the left is wearing a shtreimel and a tallit, and the other man traditional Hasidic garb: long suit, black hat, and gartel. Jewish religious clothing is apparel worn by Jews in connection with the practice of the Jewish religion. Jewish religious clothing has changed over time while maintaining the influences of biblical commandments ...
2. Re: Dress code for Jerusalem for women. 10 years ago. You do not need skirts for touring in Jerusalem. As long as your knees and shoulders are covered for holy sites you are fine. October can be very warm so you need to wear layers. Bring a shawl in case you need a cover-up. This is a very casual society.
Religious clothing. Religious clothing is clothing which is worn in accordance with religious practice, tradition or significance to a faith group. It includes clerical clothing such as cassocks, and religious habit, robes, and other vestments. Accessories include hats, wedding rings, crucifixes, etc.
For sure the world shouldn't be that way, and everyone has the right to wear what they like where they like (in normal public spaces, not places of worship). But if you're on vacation here you probably want to have a good time and avoid hassle rather than make a point about freedom of dress. So yes - a little on the restrained side is a good thing.
Everywhere else trousers (but not shorts) are fine. 4. Re: Dress code for holy sites. At the Catholic sites as well as the Holy Sepulchre and Church of the Nativity which are shared,most women wore capris, tees and sandals or sneakers. You don't have to dress up or wear a hat.