It depends on whether you are discussing Orthodox Judaism or Liberal Judaism.
Orthodox Judaism
As mentioned in the Talmud (Shabbat 156b; Kallah 1:16), Jewish males cover their heads with a kippa (skullcap) and/or a hat, as a reminder of the presence of God. The Yiddish word for kippah, "yarmulkah," is a contraction of the Aramaic "yerei malkah": to be aware of the King.
Women are seen as naturally having less inclination to stray, so the custom of wearing a kippa does not obligate them.
Note that Jewish married women traditionally cover their hair (Talmud, Ketubot 72b). This is for the purpose of modesty - only her husband should see her beauty - since the hair is considered beautiful (Talmud, Berakhot 24a).
Liberal Judaism
Liberal Jewish women are given the choice as to whether or not they wish to wear the kippa. However, any Liberal Jewish woman who chooses to wear a kippa needs to do so consistently. Additionally, any Liberal Jewish woman who chooses to wear tefillin and tallit, must wear a kippa as well. (Since Orthodox women do not wear tefillin or tallit, this is not an issue for them.)
Things people wear that start with the letter Y:Y-fronts (men's underwear)yarmulke (a skullcap worn by Orthodox Jewish men)yarn knitted sweateryashmak (a veil worn by Muslin women in public)yellow hat or shirtyoga pantsyukata (Japanese kimono like clothing item)Yumi (a women's brand of dresses)
Yarmulke (a skullcap worn by Orthodox Jewish men) and yashmak (a veil worn by Muslin women in public) are clothing items. They begin with the letter Y.
They wear more than 1 item: 1. Skullcap 2. Tzittzit 3. Prayershawl
The skullcap is called a Kipp ah, it is worn by them as sign of respect to god.
A black hat or skullcap will always be appropriate.
Yarmulke (a skullcap worn by Orthodox Jewish men) and yashmak (a veil worn by Muslin women in public) are clothing items. They begin with the letter Y.
Orthodox Jewish men wear a yarmulke (a skullcap). It begins with the letter Y.
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.
Things people wear that begin with the letter Y:Y-fronts (men's underwear)yarmulke (a skullcap worn by Orthodox Jewish men)yarn knitted sweateryashmak (a veil worn by Muslin women in public)yellow hat or shirtyoga pantsyukata (Japanese kimono like clothing item)Yumi (a women's brand of dresses)
Only the Orthodox Jewish women wear headscarves. Some Orthodox Jewish women prefer to wear wigs rather than headscarves. Some non-Orthodox women will wear a kerchief over their hair when attending a synagogue service. The reason for a woman covering her hair is modesty. The hair is seen as a thing of beauty (Talmud, Berakhot 24a), not to be exposed to passers-by.
Yes, but NOT Orthodox Jewish women.
Oxen wear a yolk. People can wear figurative ones I suppose.