2006-07-10 06:35:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The small round skullcap is called a yarmulke or a kippah.
It is an ancient practice for Jews to cover their heads during prayer. This probably derives from the fact that in Eastern cultures, it is a sign of respect to cover the head (the custom in Western cultures is the opposite: it is a sign of respect to remove one's hat). Thus, by covering the head during prayer, one showed respect for G-d. In addition, in ancient Rome, servants were required to cover their heads while free men did not; thus, Jews covered their heads to show that they were servants of G-d. In medieval times, Jews covered their heads as a reminder that G-d is always above them.
2006-07-10 06:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same reason Catholic, and Muslims do. It is a part of there faith.
2006-07-10 13:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by cheztom1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a specific request of the bible.
2006-07-15 03:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by dan m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it makes them invisible to muslims
2006-07-10 13:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to remind them that there is something always above them - God
2006-07-10 13:36:58 · answer #5 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the weather is hot
2006-07-10 13:37:41 · answer #6 · answered by kzzxguy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋