If you have ever visited Israel, then you have probably noticed that many of the male children and teenagers, as well as many men wear kippot. Kippot is the plural for kippah (also known as yarmulke), a skullcap made of cloth, wool or yarn, which is worn by religious or observant Jewish men. A kippah, or Jewish hat, has a hemispheric shape and is found in a variety of sizes and styles. Kippot are worn in order to keep the head covered in all times, which is a requirement of the Halacha – the Jewish law.
A Jewish Hat Makes For a Perfect Souvenir
If you are visiting Israel and looking for a unique souvenir to bring home to your family and friends, you should consider getting them the traditional Jewish hat – the kippah. Otherwise, if you are Jewish but living abroad and you want a taste of Israel and Jewish customs, you can order kippot online, from websites specializing in Judaica, Jewish souvenirs and Jewish traditional items and wear.
Kippot can be of the dark, serious, somber type – simple black cloth or black wool; they can be festive – white with a pattern in gold or silver spelling out a prayer or a Jewish saying; they can be colorful and casual – made from yarn in various colors. There are kippot for children with letters of the Hebrew alphabet or playful designs. You can find kippot in markets, in hat shops and on websites that sell Judaica items and traditional wear.