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Can a non-Jew wear a kippuh?
Yes. Non Jews, when they attend Jewish events such as bar mitzvahs, weddings and funerals routinely wear a kippah. It is considered polite. Synagogues usually have a box of kippot (the correct plural), and sometimes, particularly at bar mitzvahs and weddings, guests are welcome to keep the kippot.
Where can you buy a kippah?
You can buy them at Jewish bookstores in cities that have a Jewish community. Alternatively, there are many sites online that sell kippot. Just do a search for 'yarmulkes' in a search engine such as Google and you'll find lots of place to purchase them online.
Do synagogues provide food for festivals and feasts?
Some synagogues do, but some don't.
Do synagogues provide tallitot?
It's mostly the Orthodox Jews that do that.
What is the difference between a kippah and a kippot?
Kippah is singular, while kippot is plural.
Can Orthodox Jewish women wear kippot?
They can wear FEMININE kippot, which are made with pearls, tassels, lace, and yarn.
How do you keep Jewish kippot on your head?
Some kippot stay on because of their size. Others are held on with small clips.
Do Jewish baby boys wear kippot immediately after being born?
No, Jewish baby boys don't wear kippot. Jewish boys don't normally start wearing kippot until they're old enough to keep them on, around 2 or 3 years old.
What religious clothing do Jews wear?
Kippot, tallit, tzitzit
Is the use of kippas and tallits biblical?
Tallitot are biblical, kippot aren't.
How do you pronounce kippot?
It is pronounced as "kee-pote" with the emphasis on the first syllable.
What is a yamacha or a keepa in Judaism?
First, the Yiddish word is 'yarmulka' and the Hebrew is 'kippa'. They are a skullcap worn by Jewish men. Second, religiously observant Jewish men wear kippot (pl) all the time, from waking up to going to sleep. Less religious Jewish men will wear kippot in synagogue and any religious situation. Kippot are a physical acknowledgment that HaShem (The Creator) is always above us.
