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Pages in category "Hasidic clothing" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bekishe; Bendle; G.
Jewish religious clothing is apparel worn by Jews in connection with the practice of the Jewish religion. Jewish religious clothing has changed over time while maintaining the influences of biblical commandments and Jewish religious law regarding clothing and modesty . Contemporary styles in the wider culture also have a bearing on Jewish ...
A bekishe or beketche (Yiddish: בעקעטשע beketche or בעקישע bekishe), is a type of frock coat, usually made of black silk or polyester, worn by Hasidic Jews, and by some non-Hasidic Haredi Jews. [1] The bekishe is worn mainly on Shabbos and Jewish holidays, or at weddings and other such events.
The shtreimel is almost always the most costly article of Hasidic clothing. [13] Usually, but not always, the bride's father purchases the shtreimel for the groom upon his wedding . [ 9 ] Nowadays, it is customary in the United States to purchase two shtreimels; a cheaper version, called the regen shtreimel ("rain shtreimel"), is for occasions ...
Most Hasidic boys receive their first haircuts ceremonially at the age of three years (only the Skverrer Hasidim do this at their boys' second birthday). Until then, Hasidic boys have long hair. Hasidic women wear clothing adhering to the principles of modest dress in Jewish law. This includes long conservative skirts and sleeves past the elbow ...
Prior to the use of the rekel as standard Hasidic garb, Hasidic coats were generally buttonless, white robes with black or multi-color stripes, held together by a gartel. The change in Hasidic dress occurred towards the end of the 19th century, when the Jewish Emancipation became successful. The old style is still maintained by many communities ...
Hasidic custom requires that there be a physical divide between the heart and the genitalia during any mention of God's name. It is commonly explained that separating the upper and lower parts of the body manifests a control of the animal instincts of the person by the distinctly human intellect.
Hasidic clothing (11 P) P. Priestly clothing (Judaism) (8 P) Pages in category "Jewish religious clothing" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total.