kittel

Pronounced: KITT-ul, Origin: Yiddish, a white robe that men and some women wear during High Holiday services. White represents the purity we hope to achieve through our prayers on these holy days.

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What to Wear on Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, there are many customs surrounding clothing.

Jewish Clothing

Garments for synagogue and, for some, all-day wear.

Jewish Clothing in the Middle Ages

For the most part, Jews dressed like their neighbors. But some trends were outlawed by rabbis.