kippa

Worn during prayer

A kippa is a small, round cap worn by Jewish men, especially during prayer or religious observance, though many observant Jews wear one at all times as a sign of reverence before God.

Also called a yarmulke.

He put on his kippa before entering the synagogue.

Judaism

yarmulke

Jewish ritual headcovering

rabbi · Shabbat · kosher · bar mitzvah · bat mitzvah · mezuzah · menorah · Passover · Hanukkah · Yom Kippur

head covering

yarmulke

Jewish ritual headcovering

velvet · suede · satin · leather · clip · bobby pin · taqiyah · kufi · cap · head covering

reverence

prayer

Address to deity

faith · piety · holiness · spirituality · God · blessing · sanctity · respect · tradition · observance

Categories
Opposites
head coverage

kippabareheaded

Wearing nothing above

helmet · balaclava · hatless · hood · turban

religious/secular headwear

kippahijab

Muslim woman's headscarf

cross necklace · turban · kufi · biretta · mitre

religious expression vs. concealment

kippapassing

Moving by or temporary

apostasy

Family

kippah, kippas

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G