Sheitels, Snoods, Tichels And Shpitzels: A Visual Guide To …
2020年10月21日 · While Orthodox Jewish male headcoverings are pretty easy to spot, married Orthodox Jewish women’s head coverings range from more to less subtle, depending on the style choice and community the woman comes from. Well-done wigs, hats, and falls might not even be spottable, whereas snoods and turbans stand out from a mile away.The meaning behind the covering is significant, no matter how the ...
Hats and Yarmulkes: A Visual Guide To Orthodox Jewish Men's …
While we have previously discussed why Orthodox Jewish men wear yarmulkes (kippahs), and why many also wear hats, not all hats and yarmulkes look the same, and the differences in appearance can be puzzling to outsiders (and frankly even to Orthodox Jews in other groups!)Please use our handy visual guide to understanding Orthodox Jewish …
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What’s the Difference Between Hasidic vs. Orthodox Jews?
Dear Jew in the City-What's the difference between Hasidic vs. Orthodox Jews? What about the Jews on Shtisel vs. Hasidic Jews? Thanks, Michael / Dear Michael- Thanks for your question. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I haven’t seen (and have no plans to see) Shtisel, so I can’t address that. But I can address the difference between Hasidic and Orthodox Jews.
Why Do Orthodox Jewish Men Have Sidecurls? - Jew in the City
2018年6月4日 · Hey JITC-Why do Orthodox Jewish men have sidecurls? Thanks, Ivan. Dear Ivan-Thanks for your question. Those sidecurls are called “peiyot” in Hebrew, meaning corners. This is commonly Yiddishized as “peiyes” and is usually rendered in English in a variety of less-phonetically-accurate spellings, including “payes” and “peyot.” (By the way, the common English-language term is ...
Why Do Orthodox Jewish Men Wear Big Fur Hats? - Jew in the City
2022年8月29日 · Dear Jew in the City, Why do Orthodox Jews wear big fur hats? Sincerely, Suzanne Dear Suzanne, Thanks for your question. I’m sure you are familiar with the children’s riddle, “Why do firemen wear red suspenders?” The answer, “To keep their pants up,” only addresses why firemen wear suspenders. The question one should have asked […]
Why Do Orthodox Jewish Women Wear Wigs (If They Look Better …
2024年7月25日 · Why do Orthodox women wear wigs – especially if the wig looks even nicer than their hair? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose? In this video we explore the text-based sources for hair covering. It begins with a reference in the Torah, and then is expounded upon in the Talmud. But what about wigs? When did […]
What Are The Rules of Being an Orthodox Jew? - Jew in the City
Dear Rabbi JITC, “What are the rules of being an Orthodox Jew?”-Nathaniel. Dear Nathaniel, Now that’s an interesting question. First, I want to give a caveat that halacha (Jewish law) isn’t intended just for “Orthodox Jews”; it’s intended for Jews, full stop.All throughout the Biblical era, the Talmudic era, etc., Jews were just “Jews.”
Why Do Orthodox Jewish Men Wear Hats? - Jew in the City
2018年7月5日 · Dear JITC- Why do Jewish men wear hats? All the best, Carla Dear Carla- Thanks for your question. It has been asked before: A man asked his rabbi, “Why do Jewish men wear hats?” The rabbi replied, “Because our forefather Abraham wore them.” “How do you know that?” the man inquired. “The Torah says, ‘And […]
Makom - From Darkness to Light - Jew in the City
What is Makom. Launched in 2014 as a result of the positive impact of Keter, which led ex-hasidic Jews to approach JITC and ask for guidance, Makom helps disenfranchised Haredi Jews find a positive place in Orthodoxy.Social events, educational classes, Shabbos placement, Shabbatons, and one-on-one encouragement is offered to those seeking support.