1. Forms of Dress Among Jews, Hindus and Muslims

2. Judaism No specific form of dress, though both men and women are to be dressed modestly No specific form of dress, though both men and women are to be dressed modestly During prayer: women wear a head scarf (also when entering the synagogue) and men wear a yamulkah (kappah) During prayer: women wear a head scarf (also when entering the synagogue) and men wear a yamulkah (kappah) Men also wear a tallit (prayer shawl) Men also wear a tallit (prayer shawl) During prayer all clothes should be clean, modest, and in good condition During prayer all clothes should be clean, modest, and in good condition

3. Judaism cont. (Orthodox) May choose to wear coverings all the time i.e. Men wearing hats May choose to wear coverings all the time i.e. Men wearing hats Women also cover their heads and usually wear garments that cover their arms and legs Women also cover their heads and usually wear garments that cover their arms and legs Women sometimes wear wigs to show modesty when in public Women sometimes wear wigs to show modesty when in public Men usually grow their beards due to an old tradition of not shaving Men usually grow their beards due to an old tradition of not shaving Men wear tassels on their trousers to remind them of God’s commandments Men wear tassels on their trousers to remind them of God’s commandments

5. Judaism cont. (Special Occasions) Sargenes (white garment) are worn during Yom Kippur Sargenes (white garment) are worn during Yom Kippur Weddings: Men usually wear suits, some shrouds also, with yamulkahs and the bride wears a modest white gown with a veil Weddings: Men usually wear suits, some shrouds also, with yamulkahs and the bride wears a modest white gown with a veil

6. Hinduism Everyday attire is almost like a special occasion Everyday attire is almost like a special occasion Females: Saris and bhindis Females: Saris and bhindis Males: Angarkha (short coat) as well as loose trousers and a loose tunic top Males: Angarkha (short coat) as well as loose trousers and a loose tunic top Men and women have also adopted a western style of dress Men and women have also adopted a western style of dress

7. Hinduism cont. (Marriage) Hindu women dress in various saris of vibrant colors (main “gown” is red and white) Hindu women dress in various saris of vibrant colors (main “gown” is red and white) Lavish jewelry and more ornate bhindis Lavish jewelry and more ornate bhindis Henna is used on the hands, arms and feet Henna is used on the hands, arms and feet

8. Islam Both men and women are to wear modest clothing that does not attract attention Both men and women are to wear modest clothing that does not attract attention Women traditionally wear the hijab (white head scarf)- men may also wear a head covering (kufi) Women traditionally wear the hijab (white head scarf)- men may also wear a head covering (kufi) Women traditionally have their arms, legs, hair and torso covered though many Muslim women have also adopted a western style of dress Women traditionally have their arms, legs, hair and torso covered though many Muslim women have also adopted a western style of dress

10. Islam cont. (Special Occasions) All making the pilgrimage wear the ihram All making the pilgrimage wear the ihram Women usually wear a shade of cherry red for their wedding day along with a ghunghat (veil) Women usually wear a shade of cherry red for their wedding day along with a ghunghat (veil) Men usually wear a safa (loose tunic shirt and pant) of gold, red, and white Men usually wear a safa (loose tunic shirt and pant) of gold, red, and white Henna is also used for decorating the arms, hands and feet Henna is also used for decorating the arms, hands and feet

12. Comparison Common theme: Modesty in dress Common theme: Modesty in dress Coverings worn on the head for both men and women Coverings worn on the head for both men and women Veils worn during the wedding ceremony Veils worn during the wedding ceremony

13. Contrast Jewish women wear a white dress, while both Hindu and Muslim women wear read and white Jewish women wear a white dress, while both Hindu and Muslim women wear read and white Hindu and Muslim men tend to wear loose tunics and pants Hindu and Muslim men tend to wear loose tunics and pants Wearing tassels Wearing tassels Ornate jewelry and bhindis Ornate jewelry and bhindis Every day attire for Hindus is more elaborate Every day attire for Hindus is more elaborate

14. Deep Thinking Questions What are the advantages of modest dress and why is it emphasized these three religions? What are the advantages of modest dress and why is it emphasized these three religions? What does dress say about a person’s values, if it says anything at all? What does dress say about a person’s values, if it says anything at all? Is dressing modestly only important based on religious principles or from a social point of view as well? Is dressing modestly only important based on religious principles or from a social point of view as well?

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