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The Kippah has become a symbol of Judaism because of it's association with the Jewish People. The Kippah itself means nothing, it was established as a convienient way to conform with the law commanding Jewish Men to cover their head in respect to God at all times. It has become a tradition because it has been used for over a thousand years, and continues to be the most convienient way to conform to the commandment to cover ones head.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoJewish 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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∙ 15y agoIt represents God's presence and how he is always watching over you
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∙ 11y agoThe kippah, or yarmulka, is a cloth cap worn by males which signifies awareness of God's presence.
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∙ 11y agoTo remind us that God is overhead.
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Is the skullcap worn at a bar mitzvah the same as a kippah?
Kippah is the Hebrew word for skullcap. In fact, Jews do not use the term "skullcap".
What do Jews wear that they are never allowed to take off?
A kippah, or yarmulke. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kippah
What do Jews use kippahs for?
The kippah, or yarmulka, is a cloth cap worn by males which signifies awareness of God's presence.
Where would you wear a Kippah?
You would wear a kippah on your head; it is a form of skullcap. Religious Jews wear them everywhere they go, while some less-religious Jews wear them only in the synagogue.
Do Jews wear kippah on their heads to trapp their souls?
No. The kippah is a reminder of God's eternal presence. Some Jews also see it as a separator between themselves and God, or a sign of respect for God.
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.
Where on the head do Jews wear the kippah?
On the top of the head. (Anywhere else it would fall off).
What is the Jewish name for a Jewish kippah?
The word 'kippah' is the Hebrew name for the skullcap worn by Jews. Saying "Jewish kippah" is redundant as a kippah is a Jewish item. Another Jewish name for the kippah is "yarmulka", a word which is used in America and by Yiddish-speakers. The word "yarmulka" goes all the way back to the Aramaic; and it translates to "fear of the King"; because the skullcap's purpose is to remind us of God's presence.
Must a kippah be sanctified prior to use?
No
Is a yarmulke worn by women too?
Some women who belong to the Reform and Conservative movements wear kippot during religious services. Kippah is the Hebrew word that most Jews use.
What is the Hebrew word for kippah?
Kippah is the Hebrew word for kippah. it is spelled כיפה
What is another word for the Jewish skullcap?
It is a kippah or Yarmulke. In fact, nobody uses the term skullcap except non-Jews.
