It is pronounced as "kee-pote" with the emphasis on the first syllable.
pronounce it as "eat" girl
"Pronounce it as 'chow'."
pronounce trencadis
You pronounce it as dih-muh-NOO-shun.
"La-hoat" is how you would pronounce "Lahote."
Kippah is singular, while kippot is plural.
They can wear FEMININE kippot, which are made with pearls, tassels, lace, and yarn.
Some kippot stay on because of their size. Others are held on with small clips.
No, Jewish baby boys don't wear kippot. Jewish boys don't normally start wearing kippot until they're old enough to keep them on, around 2 or 3 years old.
Kippot, tallit, tzitzit
Tallitot are biblical, kippot aren't.
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.
First, the Yiddish word is 'yarmulka' and the Hebrew is 'kippa'. They are a skullcap worn by Jewish men. Second, religiously observant Jewish men wear kippot (pl) all the time, from waking up to going to sleep. Less religious Jewish men will wear kippot in synagogue and any religious situation. Kippot are a physical acknowledgment that HaShem (The Creator) is always above us.
You can buy them at Jewish bookstores in cities that have a Jewish community. Alternatively, there are many sites online that sell kippot. Just do a search for 'yarmulkes' in a search engine such as Google and you'll find lots of place to purchase them online.
Muslims do not wear kippot; this a Jewish practice. However, Muslims have a similar skullcap called a taaqiya (طاقية) -- which should not be confused with taqiyya (تقية), referring to faith denial by Shiite Muslims. The taaqiya is not necessary, but it is recommended since Muhammad wore a skullcap.
Most Jews can be distinguished by the "kippot" they wear: circular pieces of clothe that they wear on the top of their head.
Yes. Non Jews, when they attend Jewish events such as bar mitzvahs, weddings and funerals routinely wear a kippah. It is considered polite. Synagogues usually have a box of kippot (the correct plural), and sometimes, particularly at bar mitzvahs and weddings, guests are welcome to keep the kippot.