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The word Kippah comes from the Aramaic language meaning 'fear of the King', it is a symbol of the awareness of, and the submission to, a 'higher'authority

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Did Abraham wear a kippah?

It is unknown. There is no mention in the Torah of Abraham wearing a kippah.


What is the purpose of wearing the kippot on Hanukkah?

Kippot are the scull caps worn by religiously observant Jewish every day and other Jewish men at synagogue and while reciting prayers. There is no additional association between wearing a kippah and the holiday of Channukah.


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.


What are the advantages of wearing a kippa?

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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?

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What is wearing a kippah to make a blessing?

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What is the difference between a kippah and a kippot?

Kippah is singular, while kippot is plural.


What does the Hebrew word kippah mean?

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