Yarmulke Q&A
Why do I see Jews wearing a hat in addition to their kipah when they pray?
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I do not observe many of the Jewish traditions including the kosher dietary laws and the complete observance of the Sabbath. Can I still cover my head with a kippah (skullcap)?
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The tradition to wear a kippah developed as a sign of our recognition that there is Someone “above” us who watches our every action . . .
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He wears his kippah all the time. It’s such a rarity in our social circles, so it makes me feel uncomfortable and, at times, even ashamed.
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Why do I have to actually cover my head as long as I know G-d is above me in my heart and mind?
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The boring answer is that it is just the generic Slavic word for
“skullcap,” which Eastern-European Jews borrowed from their non-Jewish
neighbors
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