Israel Ambassador Tour participants should dress appropriately for each day or event of the tour or program. The tour leader will provide instructions for the appropriate dress for the day and the following day. When in doubt, ask the leader. Appropriate dress is the responsibility of each participant and is a requirement of admission to certain locations and events. At all times dress should comport with modesty and decency. Tour participants traveling in a foreign country such as Israel should dress in a manner that is respectful to the culture and the generally modest dress of the people. In Israel there is a wide variety of Jew from secular to orthodox and ultra-orthodox, Christians, and Muslims. The dress in Israel is generally more conservative, modest, and less formal than in the United States.

Participants should wear clothing that is comfortable and appropriate for the climate or the particular meeting. Comfortable walking shoes that provide non-slip traction are highly recommended.

A. Attire for Women

Acceptable attire for females will vary depending on whether the site is considered a holy site. When visiting holy sites, women must have their shoulders and knees covered. During the same day there may be holy sites mixed in with other sites. Women may want to alternate clothing during these day by either changing clothes or using a wrap or removable covering.

Blouses or shirts should fit conservatively, and should not be revealing or show cleavage. Blouses or shirts must remain tucked in the waistline or be below the waistline when seated. There should be no short skirts, high slits, or see-through clothing. Shorts should also be of modest length and fit. Skirts, pants, shorts, blouses, or shirts should not be tight or form-fitting.

Swim suits should preferably be one piece and should also be modest in appearance. Two piece bathing suits are acceptable with a loose fitting t-shirt or covering.

B. Attire for Men

Acceptable attire for males will vary depending on whether the site is considered a holy site. When visiting holy sites, men must have their shoulders and knees covered. During the same day there may be holy sites mixed in with other sites. Men may want to alternate clothing during these days by wearing a shirt with sleeves and pants or longer shorts.

Shirts should fit conservatively and be modest. Shirts must remain tucked in the waistline or be below the waistline when seated. Shorts should also be of modest length and fit. Pants, short, or shirts should not be tight or form-fitting.

Swim suits should be loose fitting and of appropriate length.