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You're going to look very sharp! Kol ha-kavod (all the glory)!

Now that you've got your kippah on, the crown that reminds you of the ultimate King above you, have you given thought to wearing the four-cornered garment with its fringes?

I can highly recommend any that come from Rosenblum's for both comfort and quality. I'm fond of the Neatzit, as it's easy to wash, and the men in my life give rave reviews about its comfort and breathability. While it's not listed on the site right now (probably because of a lack of available stock), I also know that Rosenblum's often carries nylon mesh tzitzit, which are very cool and breathable in the summertime. You may prefer the wool ones for winter.

Tzitzit, by the way, is the word that refers to a fringe. Tzitziyot refers to multiple fringes, and yet almost no one I know refers to them with the plural word, even though they use the word tzitzit as if it were a plural word. Broadly, tzitzit also refers to the undershirt to which the fringes are attached, though this is more properly called arba kanfot ('four corners') or beged arba kanfot ('garment of four corners'). If you ask for tzitzit (TZEE-tzeet) or arba kanfot (AR-bah kahn-FOHT), people will know what you're talking about.

The fringes themselves can be worn either tucked under one's trousers and out of sight, or you can tuck in the shirt and undershirt and then draw out the fringes to dangle at each hip. Either way is valid. But if you wear them out, keep in mind that they're meant to remind you of the 613 mitzvot (commandments) that are incumbent upon all Jews. That doesn't mean you have to be 100% observant yet! It just means that people will identify you as a Jew, so if you have a choice between doing something that is in keeping with Jewish law or doing something that isn't in keeping with Jewish law, people are going to notice it more if you break Jewish law while wearing tzitzit, and they may think of you as a hypocrite.

Also keep in mind that because the tzitzit are a reminder of the 613 laws to which Jews are bound, non-Jews shouldn't wear them, as non-Jews are only commanded to keep the Seven Noachide Laws. (Note: This website author writes from an Orthodox perspective, and also from the perspective of one who interprets the laws concerning same-sex relationships from a negative viewpoint. I happen to disagree, but read the author's work anyway; it's very well researched, thoughtful, respectful, and can be considered correct depending upon one's perspective.)

I think a nice normal black velvet-ish one looks nice.

And nice post on Tzitzit, Divash. Good to inform people.

Well, right now I wear a cadet cap for casual times, and a tophat that looks like one of the hats that Orthodox men wear, for more formal times. I'd like to switch to the kippah for formal times, though, since I'm not really orthodox. Nevertheless, I make sure to keep my head covered.

lol for the win!
to be honest. as for kippahs, it depends. a kippa tells a lot about a person. if they are wearing a black velvet kippah they are charadit (ultra orthodox) if they are wering a knit kippa they are kippa saruggah (more relaxed) depends on what you want to project about yourself ^^
gogo for the bascketball!

Ah, I finally have pictures of the suit that the kippah will be going with.




The kippah hasn't come in yet though.

Edit: The boots will vanish this weekend when I get the chance to go shopping for a proper pair of dress shoes.

I have a white shirt, somewhere. I can't find it.

Well ok... how do you make kosher silk without violating the JLPCA (Jewish Laws for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

Hmn. My kippah is here, at the same time as my tanakh. Now I have a very silly question. How do I wear it? I've never worn a kippah before, so I don't know how it sits on my head.