Bekishe
A bekishe, bekeshe, or beketche (
The New York Times described the Bekeshe as a "fancier Sabbath version" of the Rekel.[2]
History
The bekishe derives from the Hungarian bekes c. 16th century, a sort of fur-lined coat with a collar, fastened by clasps. The bekes was often richly decorated, sometimes with galloon.[3] One force driving caution with use of wool is the Biblical injunction against mixing it with linen (Lev. 19:19; Deut. 22:11).[3]
Design
The bekishe is typically black.
Kaftan
The gold and blue striped garments worn by Yerushalmi Haredim such as
The gold kaftan[3][5] is generally worn after marriage; before marriage, either a black bekishe or weekday-style clothing is worn on days when a bekishe is usually worn. Some of those who wear the gold bekishe switch to black on Shabbos afternoon before Mincha; this is seen in, for example, Dushinsky and with many of the Prushim.
Kapoteh
Married
References
- ^ Jainchill, Johanna (October 16, 2005). "Two Brothers, Two Paths, One Photo Album". The New York Times.
- ^ Joseph Berger (July 28, 2010). "Dressing With Faith, Not Heat, in Mind: Hasidic Jews in Heavy Dress Bear Up in Summer". The New York Times. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c Goldberg-Mulkiewicz, Olga. "Dress". YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ a b c Sarah Kleinberg (September 11, 2009). "Now Plugging My Yiddishe Tailor". The New York Times. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
in bright hues
- ^ Brederic Morton (October 18, 1970). "Jewish Is Beautiful". The New York Times. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
in kaftan and yarmulkah
- ^ Joseph Berger (December 8, 1986). "Basement Synagogue Causes a Clash in Rockland". The New York Times. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
and a kapote, or silk robe.
- ^ Robert Mcg. Thomas Jr. (October 16, 1997). "Isadore Twersky, of Harvard and the Hasidim, Dies at 67". The New York Times. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
his long black kapote
External links
- Media related to Category:Bekishes at Wikimedia Commons
- Why the Long Black Coat?