Advertising sign for the "Streimel Center" in Mea Shearim / Jerusalem.
A Streimel is the traditional fur hat coming from the Ashkenazic shetl in Eastern Europe. Chassidim wear the Streimel on Shabbat, Jewish holidays and at private celebrations such as weddings etc.
In many cases, a Chassid begins wearing a Streimel after his Bar Mitzwah (at the age of 13). Others start wearing it after their wedding is announced.
The picture shows the most common Streimel - the standard model. However, there are many other different Streimels around, as certain groups have different customs.
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