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Headwear Hallowed
Leanne Fredrick looks at some of the headpieces worn in relation to the Abrahamic religions
Hats and headwear in relation to religion is a fascinating topic and one that can be a powerful area of discussion. This article just focuses on Jewish, Islamic and Christian headwear. However, any detail mentioned may vary according to different sects, time periods, locations, and personal preferences. Religious headwear is worn for a wide range of reasons, including respect for God, respect for self, and indication of one’s social position. Types and formality of headwear often vary between day-to- day and special occasions, and between congregations and their leaders.
Jewish man wearing a high fedora, Jerusalem, Israel
Jewish Headwear
Judaism follows the Torah (the Old Testament of the Christian Bible) as its religious text. Many of Its teachings or laws have been interpreted through the rabbis (Jewish scholars, teachers or religious leaders) and passed on through oral law rather than written directly. This may help explain the lack of written references here around a specific subject such as the covering of the head. Maimonides (1135/38–1204), the influential Jewish philosopher and scholar, is credited with saying that Jewish law dictates that heads should be covered while praying. Although the reason why he saw this as important is disputed, it was viewed either as a biblical commandment or a rabbinic one – a factor which changes how
strictly the law should be applied. In the modern day, the intent behind the headgear worn for Jewish religious purposes can vary widely, without a clear single purpose, with respect for God and modesty both commonly cited.
Jewish Men A kippah (Hebrew), or yarmulke (Yiddish), is a kind of minimal cap that covers the crown of the head and which is worn for religious purposes. There are several styles of kippot (plural of kippah) common around the world. Orthodox Jews wear a kippah at all times, even under other hats such as a fedora, while non-Orthodox Conservative Jewish men wear the kippah in a
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Jewish men at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, Israel
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