why do some Jewish people always wear black clothes?

Answer 1

Black clothes make us look thinner and fashionable:)
Just kidding... It is an old tradition that Orthodox and Hassidic Jews have been following for the last 500 years or so.

Answer 2

. I'm always amused when non-Jews answer questions about Judaism. Here's the answer in brief; you can go to the links below for more:

So why do some Jews wear black clothes? In part this came about because the medieval church and state demanded that Jews wear black at all times. The European countries generally decreed so-called “sumptuary” laws (The Latin word sumere refers to spending or consuming). These laws required each social class in the feudal system to wear clothes appropriate to their rank. Hence, the upper class wore gaudy clothes of many colors and ornamented profusely. By law, Jews were non-persons and had to wear black clothes so they could be identified at once. The Jews also had to wear a yellow armband or star or other mark. This was abandoned in the eighteenth century but re-instituted by the European killers during the years 1933-1945.

Black clothes are also known to Jews as a symbolic expression divrai yirah shomayim, which means “fearing heaven”. To some Jews life is very serious and the Jew is always conscious of his relationship to G’d. Therefore black is worn so as to avoid frivolity and also place distance between the wearer and everyone else.

Answer 3

The Haredi Jewish men wear black suits that were traditional garb of the Eastern European aristocracy in the 18th century or so. This is a sign of reverence for the early rabbis of each sect. In imitating their Rabbis actions (including dress) they hope to attain that level of spirituality.

One thing you should note is though often all Haredi jews seem to dress the same, you can differentiate between different sects by the style of the suit (length of jacket, buttons) as well as the shape and size of hat. Each sect has their own variations in dressing.

Answer 4

Tradition

Answer 5

They are Orthodox. They follow a very strict form of Judaism. Some think the purist form.

Answer 6

Just like the Amish are a Protestant sect with old ways, the Hassidim are a Jewish sect with old ways.

Answer 7

Black is easy to match with... And they always wear dark coats and pants, shirts are usually white.

Answer 8

What little I know about fashion is that you look thinner in black.

Answer 9

They are Orthodox Jews.

Answer 10

It is perscribed in their Tanuk. Book of Judiasm.