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kippah
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thumb|300px|Crocheted kippot for sale in Jerusalem
A kippah is a small, rounded cap worn on top of the head, traditionally by Jewish men as a sign of respect during religious observance and prayer. The image shows examples of these caps made through crocheting, sold in Jerusalem where they hold particular cultural and religious significance.
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Encyclopedic overview
10 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Jewish law
- Types and variation
- Head coverings in ancient Israelite culture
- Civil legal issues
- Wearing by non-Jews
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
thumb|300px|Crocheted kippot for sale in Jerusalem
A ' (), , or ' is a brimless Jewish skullcap, usually made of cloth, traditionally worn by Jewish men to fulfill the customary requirement that the head be covered. It is the most common type of head-covering worn by men in Jewish communities during prayers and by most Orthodox Jewish men at most other times. Among non-Orthodox Jewish individuals, some wear them at most times, while most wear them only during prayer, while attending a synagogue, or at other ceremonies, and others wear them rarely or never.
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