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Why do Jewish men wear yarmulkes (beanies) to cover their
heads?
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yarmulke, meaning skullcap in Yiddish, is a beanie that
covers a Jewish man's head. The Hebrew term for it is
Kippah. Jews cover their heads during prayer, eating and
studying as a sign of respect toward God, who is above
you. Religious Jews will wear it all the time. Covering
the head is more of a custom than a commandment.
Orthodox women cover their heads (some with a yarmulke)
as a sign of modesty, since a woman's hair is considered
tempting and seductive. Lately, more and more liberal
women wear yarmulkes or head coverings, yet they do so
as a sign of respect toward God .
When do they have to wear them?
Jews wear them when they pray, eat and study.
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