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the answer is .no one knows .it certainly The Bible or Torah does not direct you to wear one and the israelites did not wear one . the story of avshalom getting his long hair caught with the tree branches gave us a hint .it is a law passed by rabbies,as many other laws they invented ,as each generation bring us another rabbi who need to leave his stamp on Jewish society before he dies.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoYarmulkes are not used as hats. They are a Religious item that is used during Prayer. Orthodox (and some Conservative) Jews have taken to wearing one at all times. The religious purpose of the head covering is to remind a Jew that there is someone (God) that is always above them.
The question also seems to imply that yarmulkes were used as something before they were used as head-coverings. This is not the case. The first and only use of the yarmulke among Jews is as a head-covering.
Covering the head is an ancient custom for Jewish males, first mentioned at least 1900 years ago (Tractate Kallah 1:17). However, the head-covering may take many forms; a yarmulke is just one. Orthodox men cover their heads at all times, at least when up and about.
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What are type of clothes that begin with Y?
· yarmulke
What is the proper way to wear a yarmulke?
The proper way to wear a yarmulke is to wear it on the Sabbath, Shabbat, or when in Shul. One should wear a yarmulke whenever everyone else is wearing one.
Where did the tradition of missionaries wearing white begin?
Not all missionaries wear white. To which missionaries are you refering?
What is the meaning of wearing a yarmulke?
Traditionally it is seen as symbol of respect towards the Divine.
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it was originally blue but over a long time it became green
When did the tradition of wearing green on St Patrick's Day begin?
People wore green ribbons and shamrocks as early as the 17th century.
Did Abraham wear a yarmulke?
Not likely. The first mention of head coverings in scripture was specifically listed as pertaining to the priests and found in the book of Exodus. The Yarmulke (kippot) comes from later rabbinic decisions and is found in the Talmud (which Jews consider to be binding tradition).Jewish answer:No, but tradition states that all Jewish men covered their heads.
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No, it is the Sikh tradition to where a bangle called the Kara no the Hindu tradition!
What are some clothing items that begin with the letter Y?
yarmulke - small cap worn by some Jewish menyarmulkayoga pants
What is a good sentence with the word yarmulke?
I am not sure if a yarmulke should be dry-cleaned. Even the Pope wears a yarmulke!
What is an example of a unit tradition?
wearing the green beret
What an example of a unit tradition?
wearing the green beret
