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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?
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.
What does the Hebrew word kippah mean?
kippah (כיפה) = dome, cap, hood
Did Abraham wear a kippah?
It is unknown. There is no mention in the Torah of Abraham wearing a kippah.
Why does a Jewish man wear a kippah?
The kippah is a very strong custom. It is called a custom with the force of a law. Its true origins are lost, but it has come to be worn as a reminder of G-d. ___________ A great article outlining the history of kippot can be found at the attached link.
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".
