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It was a Medieval practice for the pious, of all religions, to cover their heads. They did this to remind themselves that G-d was above them. It was also considered proper in Victorian times that all men should not go out without a hat.
As a Jew should always act in a pious manner and dress in a proper fashion most Jews also did this. This practice spread though out all of Judaism and became a Jewish custom.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoAccording to Jewish religious tradition, Jewish men should cover their head while awake as a physical recognition that HaShem is always above us. Men, who don't wear a head covering all the time, will usually put on a kippah when entering a synagogue and/or when they pray in following with this tradition.
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∙ 11y agoIt keeps us aware that God is over us.
Religious Jewish men cover their heads at all times with a kippah (skullcap), not just during prayer. Sometimes a worshiper will additionally place a tallit (prayer shawl) over his head to provide another level of awareness of God's supremacy.
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∙ 10y agoOrthodox Jews cover their heads all the time. This is done to remind us that God is above. This practice is twice mentioned emphatically in the Talmud (Sabbat 156b; Kallah 1:16).
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Why is synagogue not important?
Synagogue IS important to Jews.
What is a orthodox synagogue?
It's a synagogue Orthodox Jews worship in.
What type of buildings do Jews worship in?
They call it Synagogue.
Where did Jews worship originally?
The Jewish house of worship is called synagogue, although Jews can worship G-d anywhere at any time.
Is a synagogue for Jews?
Yes.
Where do Jews worsip?
in a synagogue
Who uses a synagogue?
Jews,
Who worships in a sinigog?
Jews. Jews worship in a synagogue.
How does Hebrew different from synagogue?
Hebrew are the Jews and a synagogue is their place of worship.
Do Jews use bells in a synagogue?
No, there is no tradition of having bells in a synagogue.
What is the func tion of a synagouge?
A synagogue serves as a place of worship, study, and community gathering for Jewish individuals. It is where congregants come together to pray, learn about religious teachings, celebrate holidays, and seek guidance from religious leaders. Additionally, synagogues often provide social services and support to their members and the broader community.
Why do Jews cover their head when they pray?
Men cover their heads as a reminder of the fact that there is a being "above them", i.e. G-d. Religious Jewish men cover their heads all the time, not only while praying.
