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Why do Hasidic Jews always wear their hat and jacket even it it is 100 degrees outside?

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    Tradition.

    It has to with which rebbe they follow, those who know can tell from the hat, which in turn goes back to regional customs in 18th century eastern Europe, Russia and the Baltics.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    They don't let a small amount of discomfort stand in the way of their faith.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    ..."religious" traditions

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  • 1 decade ago

    God told them to.

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