Kippah

The kippah (also: Kippah, Hebrew כִּפָּה / Pl Kippot, Yiddish: יאַרמלקע, yarm [ u] lke or קאפל, kappl ) is a mainly common in exercise of religious headgear male Jews.

It is a small circular cap of cloth or leather, sometimes richly decorated, which covers the back of the head. Sometimes it is secured with a metal clamp to the hair. It is customary to tipping for men at prayer, at all at all places of prayer as in the synagogue visit or Jewish cemeteries; many Orthodox Jews wear them in everyday life.

Originally, no commandment for men to cover their heads during prayer, neither in law nor in the biblical interpretations of the Talmud. In Talmudic and nachtalmudischer time ( after 500 ) was the Jewish head covering for men only sad and solemn occasions common in women, however, always; later for men praying and learning in general ( except for certain reform communities ).

The Tipping signaled fear of God and humility before God; it is forbidden to have more than four cubits (about 2.40 m ) to go with uncovered head. Over time, the tipping has become a distinctive mark of the Jews, which is the statutes of Israel faithful and has taken the fulfillment of all obligations to be.

Orthodox women wear wigs (peak = name of the wig that the married woman is different from the girls ). Concealment of the hair of his wife - by veils, hijab, in the old Poland through the hood ( Kupka ) - is Jewish custom since ancient times.

In ancient Israel, the headgear for men was not a religious requirement, it was common only on special occasions; Women wore a veil hauptverhüllenden because bare head hair was prostitutes reserved.

Only in modern times ( 16-17. Century) spread wearing the kippah at the Jewish man. The custom is handled locally different. A role plays, which belongs to the flow of Judaism believers. Gentile strangers and guests is always recommended, simply adjust the custom of the municipality in which they are guests. Instead of tipping, any other headgear ( cap, hat, or at a pinch even a handkerchief ) can serve the same purpose.

Shape and color of the kippah sometimes give information about the religious, political and even party-political background of the wearer.

Not to be confused is the kippah with the Pileolus, the cap, the Catholic bishops in everyday life, but also during the measurement ceremony wear. This has the tilt - out of the mold and the commonality of use in a religious context - nothing to do.