Chassidic Dress

The dress thing is just a classic social psychology issue. For a community to stick together they need some distinct dress. It's actually written into the Code of Jewish Law that a Jew is supposed to dress differently from those around him. Every once in ...

"What should I wear today - the black jacket or the blue?" How boring! Where's the individuality? Where's the freedom of expression? Do you people have no originality at all?

Among the chassidim of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch (the “Tzemach Tzedek,” 1789–1866) was a businessman whose dealings took him to the business centers of the large cities of Russia, as well as to several foreign capitals. As time went by, he became...

Why do very religious men wear long black garments only, even in summertime? I mean, doesn't it get sort of hot?

There is no tradition banning sunglasses. Several factors may have contributed to their unpopularity.

Hasidism is a mystical movement that has sustained Judaism into the modern era. Peer under the broad black hat and learn what makes Hasidim tick.

To the uninitiated, it appears that many chassidim wear round fur hats called shtreimels on Shabbat and holidays, but I must point out that, in truth, there are different hats, with different names. One can often discern which chassidic group one belongs ...

Discover the reasons behind the practice to wear a dignified head covering especially during prayers.

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