A large portion of Israelis are atheists. Its not a real religious place. They are Jews like Italians are Italian. Its more ethnic than religious. Western wear is the clothing preference. They don’t walk around with head coverings except for the most Orthodox.
Ivanka is likely trying to make some kind of statement but it seems a little contrived. Most people don’t go to the wailing wall trying to look like an Audrey Hepburn movie.
You are making my point.
It seems contrived. Image Conscious. Camera Conscious.
At least if she is going to do it she should do it the full time she is there.
Wearing or not wearing a head covering is a CHOICE..and while making that choice in the life of an Orthodox Jew.. some struggle as they make it.. But it is a choice when it comes to Orthodox Jews depending on a variety of factors.
Obviously she doesnt do it anywhere else.
Btw, the Rabbi that is getting the blame for giving them an exemption on travel felt it necessary to come out and say it was fake news. He didn’t give it to them. Not sure why he felt that was necessary.