Orthodox (or Hasidic) Jews must observe the minimum 613 commandments of the Torah during the day. There are 34 different types of black hats, each of which serves as a carrier of information about its wearer. Knowledgeable individuals can identify details such as whether someone is from Jerusalem, which Hasidic sect they belong to, or whether they are married, simply by looking at the form of the hat or the color of their socks.
In the "Biblical" times, the Jews dressed very differently, they were distinguished from other peoples by their clothing. According to the Jewish sages, the people of Israel were expelled from Egypt because they did not betray their national clothing. Since then, the Jewish people have spread throughout the world. When religious representatives meet, they can recognize their blood brothers by the characteristic shape of their black clothes.
Among the Jewish people, there is a specific "halachic" dress code that all Jews follow. This includes a four-cornered garment intended for covering the head. The garment is a square shape with an opening at the top, and each corner is adorned with a fringe. This garment is called a "talit katan" (or "arbekanfec") and is worn either under the shirt or over it. The fringes must be placed over the pants. Typically, these garments are made of white wool fabric, though black stripes are sometimes added.
The traditional Jewish men's clothing is a tailcoat and slouch (a long-sleeved men's jacket - bekishe). The tailcoat has no pockets and, like all traditional Jewish men's clothing, is buttoned from right to left. The tailcoat and slouch have a deep slit in the back and two buttons at the end of the slit.
Robes are usually intended for special occasions. For example, a black embroidered robe made of black silk is worn on holidays, a kish robe is worn for holiday dinners, and a yeshiva robe made of cheap fabric without a lining is worn for yeshiva or kollel classes. On Shabbat and Yom Tov, many Hasidim wear special black satin cloaks called “bekisha”. All clothes worn by Hasidim (skirt, robe, etc.) must be tied with belts woven from black silk thread or fabric.
Pants are usually black and plain, and in some cases knee-length pants. Hungarian Hasidim wear short-sleeve pants. These pants are tied at the knee with laces, and black socks (long socks) called “hoyzn-zokn” are worn underneath. In some communities and societies, black socks are replaced with white socks on holidays and Shabbat. Some Hasidim tuck the legs of the pants into the socks, which are called Cossack socks (kozak-zokn).
Kaftan cloth is a white or silver cloth with black or dark blue stripes. This cloth is produced only in Syria and smuggled into Jerusalem. On Shabbat and holidays, Hasidim replace their silver-colored kaftan with a golden one. Sometimes, over the kaftans