kippas

Head coverings, synagogue

Kippas are the small round caps worn by Jewish men as a sign of reverence and awareness of God.

The plural of kippa, from Hebrew.

Orthodox Jews typically wear them at all times; others may wear them only during prayer or religious ceremonies.

Also called yarmulkes, from Yiddish.

Judaism

yarmulke

Jewish ritual headcovering

rabbi · Shabbat · bar mitzvah · bat mitzvah · bris · tallit · tefillin · minyan · Conservative · Reform

headwear

yarmulke

Jewish ritual headcovering

calotte · coif · pillbox · biretta · head covering · crocheted · velvet · suede · leather · satin

reverence

respect

Regard with honor

faith · spirituality · worship · prayer · holiness · sanctity · modesty · covering · submission · awareness

identity

heritage

Inherited cultural legacy

belonging · affiliation · solidarity · community · visibility · recognition · expression · custom · practice · continuity

Opposites
head coverage type

kippassombreros

Wide Mexican hats

top hats · helmets · cowboy hats · fedoras · baseball caps

religious headwear tradition

kippashijabs

Islamic head coverings

turbans · dastar · crosses · mitres · wimples

religious observance vs secularity

kippasbareheaded

Wearing nothing above

hatless

Family

kippah, kippa

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