What Is a Kippah ?
By Rabbi Moshe Perets
Kippah (literally: dome)
A kippah, also known in Yiddish as a yarmulke, is a skullcap worn as a sign of respect and reverence for God.
While traditionally associated with Jewish men and boys, who wear it especially during prayer, Torah study, blessings, and in the synagogue, the practice of head covering has meaningful roots and significance.
For Noahides, the kippah can symbolize a similar awareness and acknowledgment of a higher power. The practice of covering one's head can serve as a reminder of one's commitment to living a life in accordance with the values and principles of the Noahide laws, showing respect and humility before God.
In biblical times, priests in the Temple were instructed to cover their heads, and this practice has evolved into a broader tradition.
Wearing a kippah can be a personal and meaningful way for Noahides to connect with this ancient tradition and express their reverence for God in their daily lives.
If you would like to receive you too a Noahide Kippah and help other Noahides around the world to receive one as well, please help us launching this very First World-Wide Campaign printing of 500 Noahide Kippahs by making a Donation here.
Rabbi Moshe Perets is the President of the Noahide Academy of Israel, Founder and Executive Director of NoahideAcademy.org, the world’s largest Noahide informational website. He accomplished his Rabbinical Studies at the Chabad Yeshiva and his medical studies at the University of Louvain in Brussels, Belgium.
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