Dressing for God

Dressing for God

Date

Aug 25 2019
, 1PM- 2PM

Expanding the Sacred Wardrobe

Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 1pm

Speaker: Dr. Vanessa Ochs, University of Virginia

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Jewish women now have increased options for expressing and experiencing holiness by donning items that serve spiritual purposes. These include wearing diverse headcoverings, tallitot and tefillin. This talk explores the history and implications of these changes innovated by Jewish women.

This program is presented in relation to the Fashion Statement exhibit, on view April 7 – September  15,2019. Tickets to public programs include admission to the Museum.

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