Why do Orthodox Jews dress the way they do (i.e., in long black coats)?

Answer by  SarahJane (114)

Hasidic, or Orthodox Jews dress in fully covering clothing because it shows humility before G-d in their daily lives.

Answer by  Anonymous

I heard that the way traditional orthodox Jews dress (e.g. long black coats and black hats) is very similar to that of 17th century or 18th century Polish noblemen. Jews probably dressed that way to assimilate. The style of dress is not rabbinically or biblically required.

Answer by  whizkid (95)

Orthodox Jews dress as they do because they have decided to replicate the dress of 17th and 18th century Jews in eastern Europe. They eschew vanity and modern ways.

Answer by  lyle (106)

the wear these traditional clothes becasue it is part of their reliegious beliefs that these robes are the proper attire when treading the earth in gods eye

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

Black is the color of "Gevurah", making it the appropriate attire for their duties such as prayer. It is a representation of their devotion to heaven.