Is it improper to wear a yarmulke when one is mererly in the process of converting to Judaism?

Question

I mean wearing it in casual circumstances...

Answer 1

It is my understanding from my Jewish friends that the reason for wearing the yarmulke (or kippot) is to serve as a reminder of G-d. Personally I'd ask your rabbi just to be on the safe side (your particular congregation and rabbi may not want you to), but one of my Jewish friends is a convert to Judaism and during the conversion process began wearing his yarmulke. So I'd imagine that overall it is okay amongst most in the Jewish community. Still you're rabbi should be consulted, just in case he prefers you wait.

Answer 2

Have you ever been to a bar mitzvah where there are non-Jewish guests? There will be a basket of kippot at the door to the sanctuary for -everyone- who doesn't have one. (Well, the men that is.)

You should definitely be wearing one. Unless this is a new sect that I haven't heard about, you should have been wearing one at your first visit to a synagogue!

It's the tallis that you don't get to wear until you convert.

Answer 3

Understand that wearing a kippa is not a Scriptural mandate, but a Rabbinic one.
If you are practicing a life of submission to G-d; then wear one.

Answer 4

If you are in the conversion process, you should be asking your rabbi this question.
It's generally not a problem, as it is simply a sign of your respect for G-d.

Answer 5

It's not as bad as politicians who do it when visiting Jewish holy places..
You should ask your Rabbi. if you don't have one, may I ask how you are trying to convert?

Answer 6

probably but i'd ask the rabbi.

Answer 7

I wouldn't do that.