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The kippah (also known as a skull-cap or yarmulka) is worn by men of any Jewish denomination.

Orthodox men wear the kippah all the time. Non-orthdox men (and some non-orthodox women), usually wear it only in a synagogue or at home during Jewish events.

Some Reform Jews wear a kippah all the time.

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You would wear a kippah on your head; it is a form of skullcap. However, only Jewish men wear it.

Religious Jews wear them everywhere they go, while some less-religious Jews wear them only in the synagogue.

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It would be difficult indeed to identify anything that "all Jews" do.

After being an active one for a long time, I certainly can't do it.

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Religious Jewish males wear a kippah and/or hat. Less religious Jewish males may or may not wear a kippah, but they will usually don a kippah when attending synagogue, and will often wear one during Hebrew school classes. Non-religious Jewish males will typically not wear a kippah, but there are exceptions.

Jewish females don't wear kippahs. Religious married women wear a wig or other hair-covering such as a scarf.

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No, for the most part, only Orthodox Jews wear kippot (pl) all the time. However, most male Jews will wear a kippah in synagogue.

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In Orthodox Judaism, women do not wear kippot.

In Liberal Judaism, women can choose whether or not they wish to wear a kippah. If they take on the additional obligations of tzitzit and tefillin, they are required to wear a kippah.

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Wearing a kipah (yarmulka) is an ancient custom whose purpose, as stated in the Talmud, is to signify awareness that God is above.

Religious Jews wear the kipah all day, indoors and out. Less religious people wear it in the synagogue. Pupils in Hebrew school usuallt wear a kipah (at least) during the school hours.

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Orthodox Jewish mean wear them at all times.

Non-Orthodox men (and some non-Orthodox women) wear them inside the synagogue and/or at Jewish events and occasions.

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On your head. To remind them that god is above them

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Where would you wear a Kippah?

You would wear a kippah on your head; it is a form of skullcap. Religious Jews wear them everywhere they go, while some less-religious Jews wear them only in the synagogue.


What do Jews wear that they are never allowed to take off?

A kippah, or yarmulke. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kippah


What Jewish culture wears their kippah all the time?

Most Orthodox and Ultra-orthodox Jewish men wear a kippah all the time. Married women in this group also cover their hair in public. Some non-orthdox Jews also wear a kippah all the time, particularly some rabbis and cantors.


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Jewish men are commanded to cover their head in respect to God at all times, especially while praying, or at a religious event or service. The main form of head cover is a Kippah, or Yalmukah. However, only Orthodox Jews wear Kippahs at all times. Most Reform, Conservative, and some Modern Orthodox Jews do not wear kippahs at all times, and only wear them while at Temple, or another religious event.


Is it proper for a gentile to wear the yamulke all the time?

No, it`s not proper for a Gentile to wear a kippah all the time as this is a Jewish tradition that doesn`t apply to non-Jews.


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No. The kippah is a reminder of God's eternal presence. Some Jews also see it as a separator between themselves and God, or a sign of respect for God.


Do only jews wear a kippah?

Jewish-style kippahs are generally worn only by Jews. But according to Jewish law, a regular cap or hat may serve the same religious function as a kippah.


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On the top of the head. (Anywhere else it would fall off).


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No. Judaism calls for covering the head but does not specify the type of head-covering. Religious Jewish males usually wear a kind of cap (kippah; yarmulka) and/or hat.


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