Jewish men have three items of traditional clothing:
1. Tallit - this is a piece of white cloth which is normally worn during morning prayer. It is also often worn in the synagogueBuilding for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly..
2. Kippah - this is a thin, rounded skullcap worn by Orthodox (Judaism)The most traditional branch of Judaism. men (or men and women within Reform JudaismThe name given to various traditions within Judaism which maintain that Judaism and Jewish traditions should be modernised and made compatible with the surrounding culture.). It is worn as a sign of respect for God.
3. Kittel - this is a robe worn by Jewish leaders (and sometimes by the head of a household during the SederA Jewish ritual meal, held outside Israel on the first and second day of the Passover festival. In Israel it is held on the first day only. meal). It is white, knee-length and made of cotton.
Orthodox married Jewish women often wear a hat or scarf on their head in order to cover their hair. Orthodox women are expected to dress modestly with appropriate items of clothing. During ShabbatThe seventh day of the week; a day of spiritual renewal and rest commencing at sunset on Friday and terminating at nightfall on Saturday. they may wear white aprons.