Ivanka Trump observes her Jewish faith

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[h=1]Ivanka Trump observes her Jewish faith, ditching her usual style in favor of a modest black and navy outfit and fascinator, as she and husband Jared join her father in Tel Aviv[/h]

• Ivanka, 35, and Jared Kushner, 36, watched President Donald Trump arrive at at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on Monday
• The mom-of-three converted to Judaism when she married into Jared's Orthodox family in 2009, and her outfit was in keeping with the religion's strict dress codes
• In place of her usual thigh-skimming dresses, Ivanka wore a mid-calf-length skirt and a long-sleeve top with a high neckline, which kept her figure concealed
• She covered her head with a fascinator and wore a pair of plain black pumps
• The couple later attended Trump's press conference at the President's Residence in Jerusalem
• Earlier in the day, Ivanka expressed her excitement about visiting Israel following what she called an 'amazing and historic' trip to Saudi Arabia

 

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Ivanka Trump traded her typical floral frocks for a modest black and navy ensemble while visiting Israel during her father's first international tour as president, showing respect for her Jewish faith, and its strict dress codes.
The 35-year-old First Daughter donned a black and navy long-sleeve, high-necked top and a navy pleated skirt by Cédric Charlier, as she and her husband Jared Kushner, 36, watched the arrival ceremony for President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on Monday.
In keeping with the dress codes of her Jewish faith, the former businesswoman wore dark colors, sporting a longer hemline that grazed her calves - a marked difference from the thigh-skimming dresses she has been pictured wearing in recent weeks.

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Ivanka Trump donned a black long sleeve top featuring a navy sash and a navy pleated skirt by Cédric Charlier in Israel on Monday

 

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The 35-year-old First Daughter and her husband Jared Kushner, 36, watched the arrival ceremony for President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv

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Ivanka modeled a navy fascinator that covered the top of her blonde hair

The First Daughter also kept her head covered with a navy fascinator and wore a pair of simple black pumps from her own eponymous fashion line.
Ivanka converted to Judaism in 2009 when she married Jared, who comes from an Orthodox family.

 

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She accessorized her outfit with a black clutch and had her hair pulled back in an elegant chignon at the nape of her neck.
The mother-of-three complemented her husband, who sported a navy suit, and they both wore similar black framed sunglasses as they stood alongside National Security Advister H.R. McMaster, White House press secretary Sean Spicer, and White House chief economic adviser Gary Cohn ahead of Trump's arrival.
The couple was later photographed attending a press conference at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.
They then joined President Trump and First Lady Melania on visits to the Church of Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall, the holiest prayer site in Judaism.
Ivanka and Melania were both photographed touching the wall, although the First Lady wore an all-white white skirt suit with bright red shoes and, unlike her stepdaughter, opted not to cover her hair for the visit.
Earlier in the day, Ivanka expressed her excitement about visiting Israel following what she called an 'amazing and historic' trip to Saudi Arabia.
The First Daughter took to social media to post a picture of her father delivering a speech as she sits behind him.
'We had an amazing and historic visit in Saudi Arabia. I am excited to continue our trip in Israel, she captioned the image.

 

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[h=3]Orthodox Jewish dress codes for women[/h]The Jewish dress code is influenced by the Torah, with an emphasis on modesty.
Orthodox Jews train their girls from a very young age to dress modestly.
Orthodox Jewish women tend to wearing clothing that is not too bright or tight fitting, with sleeves that cover the elbows and skirts that cover the knees.
Orthodox Jewish women wear long skirts because pants are forbidden for women according to most opinions in Jewish law.
In some communities, women wear socks, tights, or stockings as well, but it is not a universal practice among Orthodox women.
Married Jewish women typically cover their hair as a sign that they are no longer single.
Source: United with Israel

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The couple is pictured standing alongside (l to r) National Security Advister H.R. McMaster, White House press secretary Sean Spicer, and White House chief economic adviser Gary Cohn

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Ivanka had her hair pulled back in an elegant chignon at the nape of her neck

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The couple donned similar sunglasses to shield their eyes from the sun upon Trump's arrival

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Ivanka and Jared joined President Trump and First Lady Melania during their visit to the Western Wall on Monday afternoon in Jerusalem

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Ivanka is pictured touching the Western Wall, which is Judaism's holiest prayer site, in Jerusalem's Old City

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Melania was also photographed touching the wall; while Ivanka opted for dark colors for the visit, the First Lady modeled an all-white white skirt suit and bright red and white heels

Trump's eldest daughter will be with her dad for six of the nine days of the trip, which started in Saudi Arabia.
On Sunday, Ivanka said that ultra-conservative country has made 'encouraging' progress in empowering women, but more freedom is needed.
'Saudi Arabia's progress, especially in recent years, is very encouraging,' Ivanka told a group of Saudi women she met in Riyadh while accompanying her father on a visit to the Muslim kingdom.
'But there's still a lot of work to be done and freedoms and opportunities to continue to fight for,' added Ivanka, who serves as an adviser to her father.
'Around the world women continue to achieve unprecedented levels of rights and freedoms. Today you all stand on the front lines of the fight for gender equality,' she told a roundtable of women led by Princess Reema bint Bandar, deputy president of the Women's Sports Authority.

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President Trump, Melania, and Ivanka and Jared, also visited the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after his press conference

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Ivanka and Jared are pictured standing outside the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

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Jared held his hand on Ivanka's lower back as they stood outside the church together