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Jewish males cover their heads with a kippa and/or a hat, as a reminder of the presence of God. This practice is twice mentioned emphatically in the Talmud (Shabbat 156b; Kallah 1:16), in statements dating back 1700 and 1850 years, respectively. Even then, covering one's head is spoken of as an established practice, not something new.
The Yiddish word for kippah, "yarmulkah," is a contraction of the Aramaic "yerei malkah": to be aware of the King.
Note that Jewish married women traditionally cover their hair (Talmud, Ketubot 72b). This is for the purpose of modesty - only her husband should see her beauty - since the hair is considered beautiful (Talmud, Berakhot 24a).
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 9y agoA kippah or yarmulka.
Jewish males cover their heads with a kippa and/or a hat, as a reminder of the presence of God. This practice is twice mentioned in the Talmud (Shabbat 156b; Kallah 1:16), in statements dating back 1700 and 1850 years, respectively. Even then, covering one's head is spoken of as an established practice, not something new.
The Yiddish word for kippah, "yarmulkah," is a contraction of the Aramaic "yerei malkah": to be aware of the King.
Note that Jewish married women traditionally cover their hair (Talmud, Ketubot 72b). This is for the purpose of modesty - only her husband should see her beauty - since the hair is considered beautiful (Talmud, Berakhot 24a).
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∙ 15y agoIn Hebrew it's called a "kipah". In Yiddish (and often in English) it's called a yarmulke. That kind of cap in general is called a skullcap.
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∙ 12y agoKippahs, or yarmulkes. And the Chofetz Chaim called them just that: kova katan, small hat.
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What is the name of the scull-cap worn by the Jewish people apart from yarmulke?
Kipah.
What are some clothing items that begin with the letter Y?
yarmulke - small cap worn by some Jewish menyarmulkayoga pants
What is another name for a hairnet?
snood - a small netlike cap worn to hold the hair in place.
Something you wear starting with an Y?
Orthodox Jewish men wear a yarmulke (a skullcap). It begins with the letter Y.
What does yarmulke?
Yiddish for skulll cap ---worn by Jewish men to show respect for god who is always watching them
What is the name of the small hat worn bt the Jews?
It is a Yarmulka in Yiddish. However, it is most often called a kippa, which is Hebrew. It is worn as a reminder that Hashem is above you at all times.
What is the name of the cap used by the pope?
The skull cap worn by a pope, cardinal or bishop is called a zucchetto.
Name of the hat worn by the monkeys in the wizard of oz?
the golden cap
What is an arming cap?
A small quilted cap worn under a mail coif that offered protection against blows and the friction of mail against the head.
Do only jews wear a kippah?
Jewish-style kippahs are generally worn only by Jews. But according to Jewish law, a regular cap or hat may serve the same religious function as a kippah.
What is the name of the hat worn by the Pope?
The tall and pointed head gear is called a mitre while the small 'beanie-like' cap he wears on the back of his head is called a zucchetto.
What is a yarmulke known as what is it?
A Yarmulke is the Yiddish way of saying skull cap. In Hebrew it is Kippah. It is worn by Jewish men and some Jewish women in more liberal sects during prayer and to respect G-d.
