why do jews where their skull caps?

Answer 1

Observant Jewish men wear small cloth skull-caps, called yarmulkes, because they believe the head should be covered in the presence of God
In the Jewish tradition this shows respect for the superior authority of God. It means the wearer is acknowledging the vast gulf of power, wisdom, and authority that separates God from mankind.
Some Jewish men wear yarmulkes at all times, others just while in the synagogue.
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Answer 2

The main reason, I would say, is the Jewish teaching: Da Mah LaMala, which means "Know what (or who) is above you". When the skull cap (Yarmalka in Yiddish, Kippa in Hebrew) is worn, the man is frequently reminded that God is above him. This is intended to bring the person to a state of humility.

In the olden days of the Middle East, everyone covered their heads as a sign of humility and I guess for protection from the sun.

When the Jews were exiled into Europe, it was not common for people to cover their heads all the time. The Jews wanted to maintain a distinct identity, so they continued to cover their heads while their non-Jewish neighbors did not.

Answer 3

Tradition?

Answer 4

It reminds them of the presence of God. It reminds them that they are never NOT in his presence

You have to wear them in services as a sign of respect..... if you don't have one, you are given one to wear.

Depending on whether you're talking in Hebrew or Yiddish it's called a Kippah or a yarmulke respectively.

Answer 5

Are you talking about yamacas?

Answer 6

Hm.. why don't women wear them?

Answer 7

i have never seen this before