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"Kippah" is an extension of "kaf," which means a palm (of the hand), or (by analogy) any rounded, concave or convex item. "Kippah" in modern Hebrew is most often used to refer the cap which male Jews wear.
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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.
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∙ 12y agoA kippah is the scull cap worn by Jews. It symbolises that HaShem (The Creator) is always above us.
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∙ 12y agoKippah (כיפה) means dome or small hill. It is also the word for the head covering worn by Jews, sometimes tanslated as skullcap or yarmulka.
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∙ 7y agoKippah (כיפה) = dome or head covering. It's the common Hebrew word for a Yarmulke or skull cap. It's also the Hebrew word for hood.
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∙ 7y agoDome; cap (for the head).
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What does the kippah represent in the Judaism?
It reminds us that God is above.
What is the Hebrew word for kippah?
Kippah is the Hebrew word for kippah. it is spelled כיפה
Why is the kippah called a kippah?
Because the Hebrew word Kippah (כיפה) means "dome".
What is the difference between a kippah and a kippot?
Kippah is singular, while kippot is plural.
Did Abraham wear a kippah?
It is unknown. There is no mention in the Torah of Abraham wearing a kippah.
What does the Hebrew word kippah mean?
kippah (כיפה) = dome, cap, hood
What do Jews wear that they are never allowed to take off?
A kippah, or yarmulke. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kippah
How do you make a paper kippah?
It depends on the type of kippah. Many people crochet kippot but if you have a sewing machine, it's easy to make them out of fabric. The exact details of how to make a kippah depends on what style you want.
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.
Are there kippah styles for women?
Yes!
How do you pronounce kippah?
Kee-PAH
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".
