A kittel , also spelled kitl , (Yiddish: Kittel '[home/work] coat') is a white robe, usually made of cotton or a cotton/polyester blend, which can serve as part of tachrichim or burial furnishings for Jewish men. It is also used on special occasions by married Ashkenazi men. In Western Europe this outfit is sometimes referred to as Sargenes . The word Sargenes is associated with Old French Serge as well as Latin Serica . The term is not particularly used in modern times, except in certain neighborhoods such as Washington Heights in New York City.
As part of a Jewish male burial, kittel provides simple clothing that ensures equality for everyone in death. Since Jewish law states that the dead are buried without any other item in the coffin other than simple linen clothing, a
It is also worn by Ashkenazi men married in Yom Kippur and in some cases in Rosh Hashanah. Wearing kittels on High Day is symbolically linked to his use as a shroud, and, for the verse "our sins will be made as white as snow" (Isaiah 1:18).
Many married Ashkenazi men also wear kittels while leading Passover Seder. In some communities, the singer uses it during certain special services throughout the year, such as the first night of Selichot, the seventh day of the Sukkot Day (also known as Hoshanah Rabbah), the Musaf prayer of Shemini Atzeret and the first day of Easter, where the prayer for rain (Tefilat HaGeshem ) and dew (Tefilat HaTal) were each read. According to many traditions of the bride wearing kittel on her wedding day.
The white color is said to symbolize purity, which partly describes its use during marriage. Also felt to show unity with the bride (who also wear white) and the beginning of a new life together. Another reason why it is worn at weddings is because there are no pockets, indicating that the couple is married for love, not for what they have.
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See also
- Tachrichim
- Kirtle
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References
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