The Meaning Behind Different Jewish Hats | My Jewish Learning
WEBToday, most Jewish men who identify as Orthodox cover their heads at all times (except when sleeping or bathing). Jews from non-Orthodox movements also cover their heads — men and, in some cases, women. Some wear a head covering all the time, others wear one just inside a synagogue, while studying Torah and/or when eating.
Why Jewish Men Wear a Kippah, or Yarmulke - Learn Religions
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Kippah (pronounced kee-pah) is the Hebrew word for the skullcap traditionally worn by Jewish men. It is also called a yarmulke or koppel in Yiddish. Kippot (plural of kippah) are worn at the apex of a person's head.
11 Kippah Facts Every Jewish Guy Should Know - Chabad.org
WEB1. A Kippah Is a Head-Covering. A kippah is a head-covering traditionally worn by Jewish men and boys as a sign of reverence and respect to G‑d. Click here to purchase a perfect kippah. 2. It Is Also Called a Yarmulke or Koppel. Kippah (lit. …
What Is A Kippah? - My Jewish Learning
WEBA kippah (skullcap or yarmulke, pronounced “yamaka”) is a small hat or headcovering. In traditional Jewish communities only men wear kippot (the plural of kippah) and they are worn at all times (except when sleeping and bathing).
What Is a Kippah (Yarmulke)? - Chabad.org
WEBKippah (literally: dome) (is the Hebrew word for skullcap, also referred to in Yiddish as a yarmulke, or less frequently as a koppel. Jewish law requires men to cover their heads as a sign of respect and reverence for G‑d when praying, studying Torah, saying a blessing or entering a synagogue.
The Kippah (Yarmulke) - Chabad.org
WEBA kippah is a head-covering traditionally worn by Jewish men and boys as a sign of reverence and respect to G‑d.
Kippah, Tallit and Tefillin - My Jewish Learning
WEBPronounced: KEE-pah or kee-PAH, Origin: Hebrew, a small hat or head covering that Orthodox Jewish men wear every day, and that other Jews wear when studying, praying or entering a sacred space. Also known as a yarmulke.
Shtreimel - Wikipedia
WEBA shtreimel (Yiddish: שטרײַמל shtrayml, plural: שטרײַמלעך shtraymlekh or שטרײַמלען shtraymlen) is a fur hat worn by some Ashkenazi Jewish men, mainly members of Hasidic Judaism, on Shabbat and Jewish holidays and other festive occasions. [1]
Kippah | Yarmulke, Judaism, History, & Variations | Britannica
WEBSep 19, 2024 · A kippah or yarmulke is a head covering, typically a close-fitting brimless cap made of cloth, worn primarily by men in Judaism. Some wear a kippah at all times and others only during religious observance, and it is primarily worn to show reverence to God.
Jewish Practices & Rituals: Kippah (Yarmulke) - Jewish Virtual Library
WEBSome sources likened it to the High Priest who wore a hat (Mitznefet) to remind him something was always between him and God. Thus, wearing a kippah makes us all like the high priest and turns us into a "holy nation." The head covering is also a sign of humility for men, acknowledging what's "above" us (Gd).