kippah

Head covering, synagogue

A kippah is a small, round cap worn by Jewish men as a sign of reverence for God.

Traditionally worn during prayer and religious study, many observant Jews wear one at all times.

Also called a yarmulke.

He placed a kippah on his head before entering the synagogue.

Judaism

yarmulke

Jewish ritual headcovering

mitzvah · kosher · Shabbat · Hebrew · Israel · menorah · Passover · Hanukkah · Rosh Hashanah · Yom Kippur

headcovering

yarmulke

Jewish ritual headcovering

turban · head covering · cap · crocheted · velvet · suede · leather · satin · knitted · embroidered

ceremony

bar mitzvah

Jewish adulthood ceremony

Torah reading · blessing · aliyah · kiddush · chuppah · siddur · shiva · havdalah · confirmation · ordination

reverence

prayer

Address to deity

humility · respect · tradition · observance · modesty · sacred · blessing · covenant · commandment · spirituality

identity

Conservative

Right-leaning party supporter

observant · secular · diaspora · assimilation · visibility · pride · belonging · community · affiliation

Categories
Opposites
head covering status

kippahbareheaded

Wearing nothing above

hatless · fedora · turban

religious tradition

kippahhijab

Muslim woman's headscarf

turban · kufi · dastar · taqiyah · biretta

head covering extent

kippahhelmet

Protective head covering

hood · sombrero · top hat · bonnet · beanie

Family

kippa, kippahs, kippas

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G