2. If your synagogue skirt or dress is too far above the knee, you may find yourself feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable – even if this is a length you’re normally comfortable with. Many eyes will be on you throughout the day, whether it’s while you’re climbing the stairs to the bima, sitting in a chair facing the congregation while on the bima, or being hoisted mid-air on a chair during the celebration.
3. Same goes for pencil or too-clingy skirts. During that climb to the bima, everyone will see you from behind. Trust us when we say that no one wants or needs to see your panty (or, gak, thong) line during this profound religious moment.
4. If you’ve got your heart set on stilettos, consider bringing a pair of flats for the Jewish dancing.
5. Considering strapless and floor-length for an evening party? Do a test run to be sure you’ll be truly comfortable dancing in it. Remember that during a hora, you can’t easily make adjustments to your top or lift your hem to avoid tripping since a hora entails continuous hand-holding with others in a circle. Nor can you easily rearrange your top while you’re being lifted in the chair: your hands are busy clinging for dear life to the sides of your seat.
6. Some temples ask the parents to spend the service seated on the bima. If yours is one of them – and your bima is a strong color scheme -- consider whether it matters to you to avoid an outfit that clashes.
7. Thinking about a dressy pantsuit? Be sure to confirm your synagogue’s policy about women and slacks.
3. Same goes for pencil or too-clingy skirts. During that climb to the bima, everyone will see you from behind. Trust us when we say that no one wants or needs to see your panty (or, gak, thong) line during this profound religious moment.
4. If you’ve got your heart set on stilettos, consider bringing a pair of flats for the Jewish dancing.
5. Considering strapless and floor-length for an evening party? Do a test run to be sure you’ll be truly comfortable dancing in it. Remember that during a hora, you can’t easily make adjustments to your top or lift your hem to avoid tripping since a hora entails continuous hand-holding with others in a circle. Nor can you easily rearrange your top while you’re being lifted in the chair: your hands are busy clinging for dear life to the sides of your seat.
6. Some temples ask the parents to spend the service seated on the bima. If yours is one of them – and your bima is a strong color scheme -- consider whether it matters to you to avoid an outfit that clashes.
7. Thinking about a dressy pantsuit? Be sure to confirm your synagogue’s policy about women and slacks.
