A kittel (Yiddish: קיטל;, robe) is a white robe worn on special occasions by Ashkenazi Jews. In western Europe this garment is called a Sargenes. The word Sargenes is related to the Old french Serge as well as Latin Serica. The term has mainly fallen out of use in modern times.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Kittels can be worn on Passover
On Passover, it is traditional for the man leading the Seder (Passover meal) to wear a kittel. In this context, the kittel represents release from bondage to a life of freedom.
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