Jewish religious clothing wearing "tzitzit", not as prohibited. Some progressive Jewish women choose to take on the obligations of "tzitzit" and "tfillin".. Jewish men are buried in a "tallit" as part of the "tachrichim" (burial garments). A "kippah" or "yarmulke" (also called a "kappel" or "skull cap") is a thin, slightly-rounded skullcap traditionally worn at all times by Orthodox Jewish men, and sometimes by both men and women in Conservative and Reform communities. Its use is associated with demonstrating respect and reverence for God. Jews in Arab lands did not traditionally wear yarmulkes, but rather larger rounded hats, without brims. A "kittel" ()
What Men Live By What Men Live By "What Men Live By" is a short story written by Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1885. It is one of the short stories included in his collection "What Men Live By, and Other Tales", published in 1885. The compilation also included the written pieces "The Three Questions", , and "How Much Land Does a Man Need?". Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn refers to the story in "Cancer Ward". Simon – A humble shoemaker Matrena – Wife of Simon Michael – Angel punished by God and is turned into a mortal A kind and humble shoemaker maker called Simon goes