Shtreimel - Wikipedia
WEBA shtreimel (Yiddish: שטרײַמל shtrayml, plural: שטרײַמלעך shtraymlekh or שטרײַמלען shtraymlen) is a fur hat worn by some Ashkenazi Jewish men, mainly members of Hasidic Judaism, on Shabbat and Jewish holidays and other festive occasions. [1]
The Meaning Behind Different Jewish Hats | My Jewish Learning
WEBThis article focuses on hats worn for the purpose of reverence; modesty hair coverings — scarves, wigs and hats worn mostly by Orthodox women — are discussed here. The origins of Jewish head covering practices are not entirely clear.
Hats and Yarmulkes: A Visual Guide To Orthodox Jewish Men's …
WEBHoiche Hat. This Hoiche (High) crown weekday style is worn mostly by Hasidic Jews from all different courts, but can also be worn by Rosh Yeshiva in the Heimishe and Yeshivish worlds. Similar to the Biber hats above, they can also have a more felt or furry texture, with felt being more predominant.
What Is a Shtreimel? - Learn Religions
WEBJul 22, 2018 · Shtreimel is Yiddish, and it refers to a specific type of fur hat that Hasidic Jewish men wear on Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and other festivities.
Why Do Many Chassidim Wear Shtreimels (Fur Hats)? - Chabad.org
WEBShtreimels are shorter, wider and somewhat donut-shaped, and are generally worn by chassidic groups that originated in Hungary and Galicia (although some Polish groups do so as well). Spodiks, on the other hand, are narrower, taller and overall more cylindrical.
Kippot, Hats and Head Coverings: A Traditionalist View
WEBHow and when a Jew covers his or her head is a spiritual declaration and a nuanced social statement. Rabbi Steinsaltz’s guide to Jewish head coverings is directed at the newly observant Jew in an Orthodox setting who must decide what head covering he or she is going to wear, and under what circumstances. For men, the primary question is ...
Jewish Clothing - My Jewish Learning
WEBJewish men wearing kippot (left), a shtreimel (top right) and black hats (lower right). Many Orthodox women eschew pants and instead stick to dresses and skirts. In addition, Orthodox women generally wear modest clothes that cover much of their bodies, although how much is covered varies dramatically from community to community.
Jewish Concepts: Shtreimel - Jewish Virtual Library
WEBA shtreimel is a fur hat worn by many married haredi Jewish men, particularly (although not exclusively) members of Hasidic groups, on Shabbat and Jewish holidays and other festive occasions. In Jerusalem, the shtreimel is also worn by "Yerushalmi" Jews (non-Hasidim who belong to the original Ashkenazi community of Jerusalem, also known as ...
What different styles of head coverings say about Israeli Jewish …
WEBApr 20, 2016 · Among Israeli men who say they usually wear a large black fabric kippa, a majority identify as Haredi (also known as ultra-Orthodox) Jews (58%). By contrast, most of those who wear a black crocheted or knitted kippa (59%) say …
Hasidic Shtreimels Are Ruled By Trends And Tradition - The Forward
WEBMay 17, 2018 · Shtreimel Styles Are Ruled By Trends As Much As Tradition — Even For Hasidim. By Danna Lorch May 17, 2018. There’s no doubt about it, bigger means better when it comes to the shtreimel — the...