Jewish religious clothing - Wikipedia
WEBA kippah or yarmulke (also called a kappel) is a thin, slightly-rounded skullcap traditionally worn at all times by Orthodox Jewish men, and sometimes by both men and women in Conservative and Reform communities.
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.
Kippah, Tallit and Tefillin - My Jewish Learning
WEBMost men wear tefillin in Orthodox and Conservative congregations, as do some women in Conservative congregations. The use of tefillin is less prominent in Reform and Reconstructionist congregations by both men and women.
What Is Tzitzit (and Tallit)? - Chabad.org
WEBThe word tzitzit (צִיצִית) is literally defined as “fringes,” and refers to the strings attached to the corners of the tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl. It also refers to the poncho-like mini- tallit that is worn throughout the day, often under a shirt.
Tallit - Wikipedia
WEBAn Orthodox Jewish man wearing a wool tallit katan under his vest/waistcoat. The tallit katan (Yiddish/Ashkenazic Hebrew tales kotn; "small tallit") is a fringed garment traditionally worn either under or over one's clothing by Jewish males.
The Meaning Behind Different Jewish Hats | My Jewish Learning
WEBToday, most Jewish men who identify as Orthodox cover their heads at all times (except when sleeping or bathing). Jews from non-Orthodox movements also cover their heads — men and, in some cases, women.
Why the Long Black Coat? - Chabad.org
WEBWhy do very religious men wear long black garments only, even in summertime? Answer. Black, scientifically, is the absence of color. Wearing black only indicates lack of concern for color and other dictates of fashion, and thus helps keep priorities straight.
Tassels in Jewish Religious Wardrobe - Learn Religions
WEBFeb 18, 2019 · Learn about the tassels, or tzitzit, on a religious Jewish garment, which are an integral part of the daily and holiday experience for Jewish men.
Tzitzit - Chabad.org
WEBUnder their shirts, Jewish men and boys wear a poncho called a tallit katan (literally: small cloak), with fringes hanging from each corner, just as the Torah prescribes (Numbers 15:37–40), “They shall make fringes on the corners of their garments . . .”
BBC - Religions - Judaism: Kippah/Yarmulke
WEBJun 23, 2009 · Orthodox Jewish men always cover their heads by wearing a skullcap known in Hebrew as a kippah or in Yiddish as a yarmulke. Liberal or Reform Jews see the covering of the head as optional.