| The Jewish Kippah is often thought of as being a | | | | Some people do not feel the moral obligation to wear |
| requirement in the Jewish community. This however is | | | | the Kippah for whatever reason. It is exactly the same |
| very much so not the case. The Yarmulka (another | | | | as some people do not remove their hats immediately |
| word for it) is often worn as a sense of pride of being | | | | upon entering the building as a sign of respect. |
| Jewish, it says the statement that I am a proud Jewish | | | | One of the really neat things about the Kippah is the |
| male and I attempt to live every day for God. | | | | increasingly artistic designs and colors used to make |
| The Jewish Kippah in reference to biblical times was | | | | them. They're becoming a sign for many different |
| used as part of the priestly vestments. And in second | | | | things such as what demographic come from in the |
| Samuel 15:30 the covering of one's head and face is | | | | Jewish community. |
| regarded as a sign of great mourning. | | | | Not only that, but it is used as a way to express |
| However some biblical texts do make a reference to | | | | yourself in a very appropriate way in accordance to |
| covering one's head. For example, R. Honah Ben | | | | the Jewish community. |
| Joshua states that he "never walked four cubits with | | | | The first ever Jewish Kippot were plain black and they |
| his head uncovered, because the Divine presence is | | | | had no color to them whatsoever. It did not matter for |
| always over my head." | | | | the people that wore them as they had a sense of |
| This is why in direct correlation with the Bible it is not | | | | pride in being Jewish and wore them proudly. Today |
| absolutely necessary for any Jewish males to wear | | | | we see a wide variety of the designs in an attempt to |
| the Kippa at all times, though it is highly respected with | | | | make them a little more fashionable. This is not |
| those in the Jewish community that do as they | | | | disrespect the customs in any way shape or form as |
| attempt to live their lives in a model Jewish way. | | | | long as the head is covered. That is why many people |
| The sign of respect for Jewish males wearing a | | | | get really creative with their Kippahs. |
| Kippah is pretty much in direct relation with the reason | | | | There are many different stores online in which you |
| why you do not wear a hat inside of a house. | | | | can custom order your very own Kippah in which you |
| Thoughts on them are actually fairly similar. | | | | can describe a design that you would like inscribed |
| The reason why you do not wear a hat inside of the | | | | onto it for a very cheap price. There are also other |
| house is for respect for others reside inside of the | | | | websites out there that will have made ready to order |
| domain. Although some people do not practice this | | | | Kippahs that has some pretty neat designs that you |
| type of respect, the same goes for the Yarmulka. | | | | might want to check out if you're interested. |