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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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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoAs a sign of respect. Religous Jewish men wear them all the time.
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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∙ 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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∙ 9y agoJewish males cover their heads with a kippa and/or a hat, as a reminder of the presence of God. The Yiddish word for kippah, "yarmulkah," is a contraction of the Aramaic "yerei malkah": to be aware of the King.
Women are seen as less tempted by sin as are men.
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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∙ 9y agoIt is a sign of the Jewish religion; a sign of respect. Religious Jewish men wear them year-round; it is not specific to Passover in any way.
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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What sort of clothes do Jewish people wear?
Modest ones. Men wear kippahs, talleisim, and tfillin.
Is it a disrespect for christians to wear kippahs?
The answer to this question depends on why a Christian wants to wear a kippah. In the Jewish tradition, Kippahs are worn as a show of respect for God. Christians have different ways of showing respect for God as well. So no, it's not disrespectful for Christians to wear kippahs if they are in a Jewish ceremony or environment. But it may be best to ask the person in charge if it's ok.
What do the kippahs that Jews used to wear look like?
a kippah looks like a saucer to fit your head.
What do Jewish Christians wear for passover?
There are no Jewish Christians.
Do Jewish men kiss on Passover?
There is no prohibition against kissing during Passover.
What does the Rabbi wear during the Passover celebration?
He'll wear a business suit with a tie and even a kippah.
Who had his decree for a passover celebration laughed at by the men of israel?
hezekiah
What do they wear during passover?
Most people wear Bigdei Shabbos, Shabbos clothing. That is usually a white button down shirt and black pants for the men, and nice (appropriate) clothes for the women. During the seder, some married men wear a Kittel, a white garment that resembles burial shrouds.
What do men in Japan wear?
what do men,women,and children wear in japan?
What are the hats Jewish wear to traditional cerimonies called?
Jewish men are commanded to cover their head in respect to God at all times, especially while praying, or at a religious event or service. The main form of head cover is a Kippah, or Yalmukah. However, only Orthodox Jews wear Kippahs at all times. Most Reform, Conservative, and some Modern Orthodox Jews do not wear kippahs at all times, and only wear them while at Temple, or another religious event.
What sort of special clothes do the men wear during the synagogue services?
They wear tallit, except at night. Tallit is a Jewish prayer shawl that has fringes (called tzitzit) on its four corners. The large tallit are worn during morning services, over one's clothing, and the small tallit are worn under Orthodox men's clothes during the day. Also, they wear a yarmulke (kippah in English), which is a skull cap. All men have to wear this in temple, unlike tallit which is strongly recommended but not required. Some men wear a kippah during the day as well, Orthodox men's kippahs usually covered by a hat.Some men wear also wear tefillin, which are two separate leather straps each attached to a box with a shin on it (Hebrew letter). One is wrapped around your arm, the other around your head. Although tefillin are allowed to be worn all day, it has become a custom only to do this in the mourning service. They can not be worn on any holiday, including Shabbat.
Do you have to buy kippahs from Israel?
Not necessarily. Other countries make them, too.
