Clothing

The three garments of the soul, the High Priest's eight vestments, a philosopher's skullcap, a soldier's boots, the Chassid's long black coat, Jacob's historic disguise...

Soon the advice vultures descended. “Try holding your breath.” “Try standing up straighter.” “Maybe with a girdle.” “Maybe with a shawl.” I couldn’t believe it. Here was a gorgeous woman, and all anyone could see was what was wrong with her . . .

Whatever for does Jacob need "the dew of heaven and the fat of the land," anyway?

Man is the only truly clothed creature—a creature who attires him- or herself not only for warmth and protection, but to alter, enhance, even transform, his very identity.

Why do very religious men wear long black garments only, even in summertime? I mean, doesn't it get sort of hot?

The jacket was the right size, just my color, had a designer label, and was reduced to a price you just couldn’t resist . . .

Among the chassidim of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch (the “Tzemach Tzedek,” 1789–1866) was a businessman whose dealings took him to the business centers of the large cities of Russia, as well as to several foreign capitals. As time went by, he ...

"What should I wear today - the black jacket or the blue?" How boring! Where's the individuality? Where's the freedom of expression? Do you people have no originality at all?

Advice to ministers, counselors and advisors: change your clothes

Jewish mystics teach that by dressing in a proper manner we increase loving-kindness in the world.