Black

Black in Jewish culture is primarily associated with the ink used to write Torah scrolls, tefillin, and mezuzah parchments—the sacred letters must be written in black ink on white/cream parchment. Black is also the predominant color of traditional Hasidic and Orthodox men's clothing, symbolizing humility and the negation of vanity. The contrast of black letters on white parchment represents the interplay of divine wisdom and mystery.