Is it against the Catholic faith to wear a yamlke?

Question

I went to a bat mitzvah and got a yamlke and i want to wear it to my Jewish friend's holiday party...just because. And my mom said it's against my religion to wear it and I want to prove her wrong but I don't know where else I could find the answer.

I wore the yamulke at the bat miztvah out of repect, yes I am Catholic, and my friend who is having the party wants me to. Well....we're more like best friends so she thought it would be funny. Plus it's just a couple friends at the party...nothing fancy. And I know that the pope wears that hat but I didn't know if that was the same thing. Thanks everyone for your input.

Answer 1

Absolutely not. The Pope wears a yarmulke but it's called a zucchetto. It's a reminder that Catholicism, like all Christian faiths, started as a Jewish splinter faith. Jesus was Jewish after all. I've also participated in a Seder supper with my Catholic church celebrating with a local Jewish temple.

We are not at odds; we are of very similar faith and beliefs. Tell your mom to worry less about yarmulkes and more about attending mass, donating time and talents to the church, and obeying the commandments. No offense, but keep your priorities straight.

Answer 2

The zucchetto (Italian for "small gourd") of the Roman Catholic Church is based on a very old kippah design. The cap is traditionally worn by clergy members and its color denotes the rank of the wearer: the Pope wears a white cap, Cardinals red, Bishops, as well as territorial abbots and terretorial prelates wear caps that are violet, and Deacons and Priests are permitted to wear a black zucchetto, although this practice is very rare. It was taken from the Jews as a custom sometime around the 5th century - but during the early days of the Inquisition it was a most useful tool in spotting Jews: Catholic clerics remove the zucchetto in the presence of their superiors, and Jews cannot remove their kippot in this way

Answer 3

Traditionally, all male visitors to a synagogue (Jews and non-Jews alike) are obliged to wear a kippot or other head covering.

I don't think you can find anything to prove it's against the Catholic religion because it's just not. If you're Catholic, it's just a hat and there's nothing wrong with wearing a hat. It means something if you are a Jew but you should wear one in a synagogue to show you respect the fact that you are on their turf. They hand them out for non-Jews so it's not against any rules. It's about respect.

*Wearing one to a holiday party just for "fun" is a little weird and I don't really think you should do it unless you talk to your Jewish friend about it first. It just sounds like your mom doesn't want you wearing one at any given time so she's just using any excuse.

Answer 4

I guess if you are catholic then I would ask your priest. I think it would normally be worn out of respect for the bat mitzvah. Ask your friend what the yarmulke represents and then answer your own question. Jewish people are God fearing people also ...they just don't believe that Jesus was the Savior. They believe that the Messiah is still to come.
I do believe that most of the standards or "rules" in the Catholic church are made up by the men in the higher rankings...so maybe you can see what it says in the bible. Another thing...if your friend was of another religion and he was having a celebration and it was tradition for you to wear a turbin....would you...that also is a religious head piece. Most of these items are traditions of man and God says in the Bible to not follow the traditions made up by man.
Search within yourself for this answer.

Answer 5

To the best of my knowledge, wearing a yarmulke out of respect while visiting a Jewish synagogue is not against the Catholic religion.

Jesus Christ and the apostles probably wore them in the Temple or synagogue.

Catholic bishops and popes wear a skullcap called a zucchetto similar to a yarmulke.

All Catholic clergy are entitled to wear the zucchetto.
+ The Pope's zucchetto is white
+ Cardinals are red
+ Bishops are violet
+ Priests and deacons are black

With love in Christ.

Answer 6

Aside from the Orthodox, most Jews wouldn't wear one to a holiday party unless it was in a synagogue. There's a commandment to keep the head covered while worshiping, that applies to all men who are attending services regardless of their religion. A holiday party doesn't fall into that category, so it's not necessary.

If your friend covers his head routinely, ask him if it would be ok if you wear yours to his party. That's the opinion that matters the most.

Until the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, Catholic women were *required* to cover their hair in Church. I have a beautiful mantilla that was my mother's.

Answer 7

I would say yes. Not because it would offend a Catholic but because you might offend a Jewish person by wearing it if you are not Jewish, but heck the Pope wears one (kind of) and all the Cardinals?

Answer 8

I don't know why it would be against your religion to wear it. People who are Jewish may be offended by a non-Jewish person wearing it, but I can't even say that for sure. So, no, I don't see if being against your religion but I don't know that I'd wear it.

Answer 9

You should ask your Jewish friend to explain the symbolism of wearing the yamlke. Then you can decide whether that symbolism is appropriate. Why would you wear something that symbolizes something you don't accept or believe in?
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Answer 10

The pope wears one, what's the problem?