Sunday, July 30, 2017

minhag - Why do Hassidim wear hats that simulate what Non-Jewish czars and kings wore?


I heard from a few people that some of the hats that Hassidim wear such as shtreimelach and spodeks mimic the hat styles worn by previous kings and czars. Perhaps, I heard incorrectly, so feel free to provide correct info on where these styles came from.


If it is correct, I am curious as to why they allowed imitating these styles? Two reasons to this question: Isn't this a form of "chukot hagoyim"? Why would they want to mimic the dress style of kings, czars or other leaders that harmed Jews?




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