Ultimately, the decision about whether or not to wear a kippah comes down to personal choice and the customs of the community an individual belongs to.
Religiously speaking, wearing kippot is not obligatory and there are many Jewish men who do not wear them at all. Originally, all kippot looked the same. They were small, black skullcaps worn at the apex of a man's head. However, nowadays kippot come in all sorts of colors and sizes. Visit your local Judaica shop or a market in Jerusalem and you will see everything from knitted kippot in all the colors of the rainbow to kippot sporting baseball team logos.
Some kippot will be small skullcaps, others will cover the entire head, and yet others will resemble caps. When women wear kippot sometimes they select ones made of lace or that are adorned with feminine decorations. Both men and women usually attach kippot to their hair with bobby pins.
Among those who wear kippot, it is not uncommon to have a collection of different styles, colors, and sizes. This variety allows the wearer to select whichever kippah suits their mood or their reason for wearing it. For instance, a black kippah might be worn to a funeral, while a colorful kippah might be worn to a holiday gathering. When a Jewish boy has a Bar Mitzvah or a Jewish girl has a Bat Mitzvah , special kippot will often be made for the occasion.
Discover More. Many liberal Jewish women wear yarmulkes during prayer and at other times. What's the best head covering for a newly observant Jew? Now why is that? It never occurred to me to ask until now. It is very easy to become accustomed to doing things "just because that's what we do. I appreciate your response. Thank you Addressing why men don't wear wedding rings, it wasn't until the 20th century that men started wearing wedding rings, and though it is seen a lot more nowadays, it's still not so common.
As a matter of fact, wedding rings in general were never a Jewish concept. The idea of a wedding band, of plain gold or silver rather than the expensive ring, , played the role of being significant enough to enact the marriage, and symbolized an unbroken, unmarred link of eternal connection. Now that the wedding ring has become a world-renown symbol of marriage, we can learn from what it represents.
So to see that it hasn't become so popular for men to wear wedding rings, especially in Judaism which holds a strong connection to it's traditions, is not surprising. Having Torah values themselves is meant to be the way to live with good relationships and a healthy marriage. Based on that, maybe the Kippah can play the role of what a ring represents in marriage as well for a man, while the ring can play the role of a Kippah for women in their relationship with God as well.
Interesting thought. The answer is a good analogy. It makes the reason to wear a kipah understandable. Anonymous , August 19, AM. Anonymous , August 17, AM. A woman's hair is her covering before the Lord. A man is to wear a covering- Kippah. There are certainly more reasons behind wearing a Kippah than this article alone that address this point. I implore you to ask about and look into further.
Maybe I'll work on another article addressing this question as it's an entire topic of its own. Women should certainly also have things to remind them about their relationship with God, Torah values, and other areas worth having reminders about in life; some suggestions may be a special bracelet, necklace, or even a ring ;. So true! My beloved matchmaker insisted I wear a kipah during the entire time when on dates she arranged.
I was 65 and acustomed for decades to only dawning it during High Holidays. VERY uncomfortable walking around town wearing it. It enables me to enjoy a huge sense of Jewish pride which is burned into my heart and soul. And besides, it covers my bald spot. Akiva Taubenblat , August 19, AM. Applying your arguments should not women also be proudly expressing their judaism by wearing a kappa? Where in the talmud is the wearing of a kappa required? Good question : If this article was the sole reason for Kippah, the answer would be yes.
As the great sages with their Torah wisdom instituted the wearing of a Kippah for men, there are certainly more reasons behind wearing a Kippah and why only men wear them which I implore you to ask about and look into further. Women should certainly also have things to remind them about their relationship with God, Torah values, and other areas worth having reminders about in life; some suggestions may be a special bracelet, necklace, or even a ring ; 2. Some examples from the Talmud: Shabbos b; Kiddushin 31a.
With no disrespect intended. Would it be alright if I were to wear a Kippa? I too know the Almighty is always present but, like you've written it's a good reminder as to who I belong to. Just curious. It is best not to. The reason is that it is so strongly associated with Jews that someone might think you are a Jew if they see you wearing one.
Then if you do something that is not wrong for you e. A special hat, bracelet, ring, or necklace, for example. Anonymous , August 18, AM. Thank you very kindly for your answer to my question. Blessings to all! Excellent analogy and article. Succinct and perfect. Every married man should read it too.! Ethnically and culturally I understand and accept your reasoning.
However, I remember from my Hebrew school teaching that we were told that the yarmulke, or any head covering was an evolution from temple services in ancient days when the entire davening was done with the head and face enshrouded by the Tallis to allow uninterrupted communication with Hashem. Thank you for sharing this thought : It is true that Jewish law books have written that one must wear a head covering while making blessings, praying, or while involved with any holy act.
I believe in the books of Tanach we even see King David covering his head during a time of mourning and speaking his heart. At the same time, the laws of wearing a Kippah are derived from the Talmud where we see its role in avoiding becoming a thief, and not even walking a certain distance without a head covering. It's possible that the Hebrew school teacher was making the connection to those parts about covering one's head during prayer, such as with a taalit.
Very interesting note - thank you! In a transit, bus a lady asked me for help to escort her across the street at the bus stop. Of course yes,, and asked the bus driver to wait for me until I come back, and he did as a partner in the Mitzva! He lives with his husband, Colin Hogan, and their two sons, Avi and Lev. Affiliate Hat ReformJudaism. Home Learning Answers to Jewish Questions. Why do Jews wear head coverings?
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