The Kneitch Hat: Difference between revisions
Created page with "The Kneitch hat is a fedora worn by Chabad chassidim, named after the fold (kneitch in Yiddish means "fold") on its upper side. Chabad chassidim customarily make a triangular shape on the upper side of the hat, creating three corners. == Background == From the beginning, Chabad chassidim wore a hat as a second head covering. In the early years, Chabad chassidim wore a round hat without brims called a Kazirak, and on special occasions they wore a Shtreimel. Following the..." |
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Today, the Kneitch hat is the 'official' hat of Chabad chassidim, and there are chesed funds that provide vouchers for Kneitch hats at discounted prices for Temimim (yeshiva students). Currently, there are three funds that distribute Kneitch hats to Temimim: | Today, the Kneitch hat is the 'official' hat of Chabad chassidim, and there are chesed funds that provide vouchers for Kneitch hats at discounted prices for Temimim (yeshiva students). Currently, there are three funds that distribute Kneitch hats to Temimim: | ||
# One fund is financed by the Chabad philanthropist Reb Sholom Ber Drizin, and the hats are received at the "Baron Hats" chain stores. This fund is operated by Keren Chesed Avraham in partnership with Central Ata and Merkaz Chabad Olami. | # One fund is financed by the Chabad philanthropist [[Sholom ber drizin|Reb Sholom Ber Drizin]], and the hats are received at the "Baron Hats" chain stores. This fund is operated by Keren Chesed Avraham in partnership with Central Ata and Merkaz Chabad Olami. | ||
# The second network is funded by David Fisher, with hats received at "The Right Place" chain stores. This fund is operated by Vaad Talmidei HaTemimim HaOlami in partnership with Keren Chesed Shimshon. | # The second network is funded by David Fisher, with hats received at "The Right Place" chain stores. This fund is operated by Vaad Talmidei HaTemimim HaOlami in partnership with Keren Chesed Shimshon. | ||
# The third fund is for Kvutzah students (those studying in 770 for a year). | # The third fund is for Kvutzah students (those studying in 770 for a year). | ||