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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 ...
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.
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 ...
Re: What to wear for visiting churches and monasteries. 9 years ago. I also always wear trousers but when visiting monasteries have often been requested to wear an offered wrap around skirt over the trousers. As this is a matter of respect I have always complied but I have seen others refuse to cover trousers or shorts.
1. Re: Dressing Code for Temple Mount. A long dress or trousers that cover your knees is fine. Also a scart to cover your upper arms and chest. Men should wear long pants. Sandals are fine. Best to wear a blouse that covers your upper arms and chest so that you are modestly dressed in the Old City.
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.
4 years ago. For the Western Wall - men should wear long pants -- you can often get away with shorts that are below the knee. You need short sleeves and a kipa or other head covering. For women pants or a skirt or dress that reaches the knees, short sleeves, no bare midriffs, no low necklines. Basically common sense.