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]A '''''bekishe''''' is a long ], usually made of black ] or ] worn by ]. Most Hasidim only wear them on ], ]s, or at weddings and other such events. During the week, most Hasidim wear a ''rekel'', which is made of wool or polyester, looking like a regular double-breasted suit, only longer. Many Hassidic rabbis wear a ''bekishe'' during the week. In such a case, they will wear a fancier ''bekishe'' for Shabbos, often lined with velvet.
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There are two Bekishe types. The ''Zaiden'' or silk Bekishe (pictured here) is solid colored, and is usually worn for ] and Saturday ]. For Shabbos meals, the patterned (less expensive) polyester Bekishe, with an attatched belt, also known as a ''Chalat'' or a ''Tish Bekishe'', is worn. The ''Tish Bekishe'' is also worn during the Shabbos ] and the night after Shabbos. Some non-Hassidic Orthodox Jews wear a ''Tish Bekishe'' at home during the Shabbos meals. Many Hassidic Rebbes wear ''Tish Bekishes'' with various colors, usually either, blue, silver, or white, often with black.
A '''''bekishe''''' is a long ], usually made of black ] or ] worn by ]. Most Hasidim only wear them on special occasions, such as ] and other ]s, or at weddings and other events. During the week, most Hasidim wear a ''rekel'', which is made of wool or polyester, looking like a regular double-breasted suit, only longer. Many Hassidic rabbis wear a ''bekishe'' during the week. In such a case, they will wear a fancier ''bekishe'' for Sabbath, often lined with velvet.


Most married ] hasidim wear a long black ] called "''Kapoteh''", which has a slit in the back and one corner of the hem rounded off, in order that the garment should not require ]. A ''Kapoteh'' has four buttons in the front and two in the back. Many non-Hassidic Rabbis wear a ''Kapoteh'' as well. A ''Bekishe'' has six buttons in the front. A ''zeidineh bekishe'' has two buttons in the back as well.

There are two Bekishe types. The ''Zaiden'' or silk Bekishe (pictured here) is solid colored, and is usually worn for Friday and Saturday morning prayers. For Sabbath meals, the patterned (less expensive) polyester Bekishe, with an attatched belt, also known as a ''Chalat'' or a ''Tish Bekishe'', is worn. The ''Tish Bekishe'' is also worn during the Saturday afternoon prayer service and the night after the Sabbath. Some non-Hassidic Orthodox Jews wear a ''Tish Bekishe'' at home during the Sabbath meals. Many Hassidic Rebbes wear ''Tish Bekishes'' with various colors, usually either, blue, silver, or white, often with black.

Most married ] hasidim wear a ], a long black ] which is nearly identical to a ''Bekishe''. The ''Kapoteh'' has a slit in the back and one corner of the hem rounded off, in order that the garment should not require ]. A ''Kapoteh'' has four buttons in the front and two in the back. Many non-Hassidic Rabbis wear a ''Kapoteh'' as well. A ''Bekishe'' has six bottons in the front. A ''zeidineh bekishe'' has two buttons in the back as well.


==External links== ==External links==
* chabad.org * from chabad.org

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Hasidim wearing Zaiden Bekishes at a wedding

A bekishe is a long coat, usually made of black silk or polyester worn by Hassidic Jews. Most Hasidim only wear them on Shabbos, Jewish holidays, or at weddings and other such events. During the week, most Hasidim wear a rekel, which is made of wool or polyester, looking like a regular double-breasted suit, only longer. Many Hassidic rabbis wear a bekishe during the week. In such a case, they will wear a fancier bekishe for Shabbos, often lined with velvet.

There are two Bekishe types. The Zaiden or silk Bekishe (pictured here) is solid colored, and is usually worn for Friday night and Saturday morning prayers. For Shabbos meals, the patterned (less expensive) polyester Bekishe, with an attatched belt, also known as a Chalat or a Tish Bekishe, is worn. The Tish Bekishe is also worn during the Shabbos afternoon prayer service and the night after Shabbos. Some non-Hassidic Orthodox Jews wear a Tish Bekishe at home during the Shabbos meals. Many Hassidic Rebbes wear Tish Bekishes with various colors, usually either, blue, silver, or white, often with black.

Most married Chabad hasidim wear a long black frock coat called "Kapoteh", which has a slit in the back and one corner of the hem rounded off, in order that the garment should not require Tzitzit. A Kapoteh has four buttons in the front and two in the back. Many non-Hassidic Rabbis wear a Kapoteh as well. A Bekishe has six buttons in the front. A zeidineh bekishe has two buttons in the back as well.

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