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or silk, whereas the rekel is usually made of polyester or wool. By way of comparison, The New York Times described the bekeshe as a "fancier Sabbath version" of the rekel.

Etymology

The Yiddish word rekel is a regular diminutive ultimately derived from the Middle German roc.

Prior to the use of the rekel as standard Hasidic garb, Hasidic coats

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