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Why Do I See Some Jews Wearing Fur Hats (Shtreimels)?

Every Shabbat, men in towering fur hats walk the streets of Jerusalem and Brooklyn, no matter how hot it gets. Here’s the story behind the shtreimel, and why it’s worn like a crown.

Magazine·Aug 22, 2026