Kittels

The kittel is the plain white robe worn on Yom Kippur, at the Passover Seder and by the chatan under the chuppah, and in many communities on Rosh Hashana as well. We carry the classic white kittel in regular and Dantel styles, and a limited-edition Jerusalem kittel hand-made in the traditional Jerusalem cut. Sizes XS–XXL.

When Is a Kittel Worn?

A kittel is a traditional white garment worn for Yom Kippur, the Passover Seder, weddings, and other meaningful occasions according to family and community custom. Choose a fabric and fit that will feel comfortable through the event.

For other prayer and holiday essentials, browse our wool tallit, kippahs, and Jewish books collections.

Questions

Kittels: common questions

When is a kittel worn?

On Yom Kippur, at the Passover Seder, and by the chatan at his wedding. Many also wear it on Rosh Hashana, and some chazzanim wear it on special days such as Hoshana Rabbah.

Why is the kittel white?

White stands for purity and recalls the simple white burial garments, a reminder of humility and teshuva on the holiest days and at the start of a marriage.

Is a kittel a good gift for a chatan?

Yes. In many families it is customary to give the chatan a kittel to wear under the chuppah, and he then wears it on Yom Kippur and at the Seder for years to come.

What is the Jerusalem kittel?

A limited-edition kittel hand-made in Jerusalem in the classic silky white Jerusalem cut, a style preserved by Old City tailors for generations.