kittel

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional long-sleeved garment worn by Orthodox Jewish men during religious services.

  - "The kittel is worn during the High Holidays."
  - "Jewish men put on their kittels before entering the synagogue."

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Variants

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Keitel , Wilhelm Keitel

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Etymology

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From the Yiddish word 'kittel' meaning 'shirt'.

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Trivia

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1. The kittel is also known as a 'kittel mit pruvken', which means 'shirt with sleeves' in Yiddish.

2. The kittel is traditionally worn over bare skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. talit: A prayer shawl worn by Jewish men during religious services.

2. yarmulke: A head covering worn by Jewish men during religious services.

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Culture

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The kittel is a significant part of Jewish religious tradition and symbolizes humility and reverence. It is often worn with a white prayer shawl (talit) and a head covering (yarmulke).

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3. mnemonics
   

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