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Topic: Kippa


In the News (Sun 15 Nov 09)

  
  eBay Store - kippot: yarmulke, kippah, kippa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Kippa, yarmulke or kippah - doesn't matter how you spell it!.
Kippah Knitted Yarmulke from Israel - 5 1/4 inch
Kippah Yarmulke velvet Yamaka Kippa Haredim from Israel
stores.ebay.com /large-kippa   (213 words)

  
  The "Kappel" and the "Kippa"
The smallest is used by experienced kippa makers in proportion to the thin thread used.
When the kippa is finished, cut the end of the thread leaving an inch and a half (a centimeter), and finish neatly in the back; also any other loose ends that may exist.
Some people when the kippa is finished wet it down and place it over the bottom of a small bowl.
www.jewishmag.co.il /110mag/kippa/kippa.htm   (1727 words)

  
 Holding a kippa to our heads (June 29, 2006)
When Viktor Yuschenko, leader of Ukraine’s Orange revolution, wore a kippa to a 2004 Chanukah celebration in Kiev, the move was seen not only as a sign of cultural sensitivity but as symbolic atonement for his nation’s past.
But at its most basic, the kippa, in a free and friendly society such as Australia, signals that the wearer is a person of Jewish faith.
To wear a kippa outside a synagogue is to endorse belief in God or at least express devotion to religious code.
www.ajn.com.au /news/news.asp?pgID=940   (939 words)

  
  Kippa=Ring State School
Kippa Ring State School has a strong structure to achieve discipline through responsible thinking.
When a commitment not to follow school rules is evident at Kippa Ring State School, the child has chosen to go to the 'Thinking Chair'.
This process gives students the choice to either stay in class and follow school rules or go to an exit classroom where they stay until they decide they want to return to wherever they were disrupting and follow the rules.
www.kippringss.qld.edu.au /whatdiff.html   (813 words)

  
 Kippa
I find it incredible that the author of this article did not speak about the wearing of Kippa, because this is so intricately tied in with this passage.
The usual translation “with head covered” obscures this fact, and as a result the issue has arisen in many Messianic Communities regarding the wearing of Kippa and if it is proper.
Of course, it is proper since objection to it is based on a mistranslation of this verse.
www.rabdavis.org /kippa.htm   (1076 words)

  
 The Kippa (Plural Kippot) = Covering in Hebrew
In Bukhara and the Caucasian Mountains the use of a large brightly woven Kippa is common.
A larger full headed knitted kippa would signify the Mercaz Harav branch of the movement which produces many of the Leading Rabbis within the Religious Zionist section, although it is interesting to see that many Rabbis who teach at these institutions wear the traditional large fl kippot.
A fl kippa worn slightly on your forehead is considered a bit rakish.
www.wzo.org.il /en/resources/view.asp?id=41   (816 words)

  
 kippa_story_84
Somewhere in all that destruction, in all that smoke, sweat and tears, Resnicoff lost his yarmulke, or kippa, a skullcap worn by Jewish men.
The story of the chaplain in the "camouflage kippa" spread through the U.S. 6th Fleet.
"I promised to wear the kippa whenever I serve with the Marines," the rabbi wrote to me from the Mediterranean, where he is one of three Navy chaplains who look after the needs of the troops stationed on 6th Fleet ships and with the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon.
www.resnicoff.net /kippa_story_84.html   (696 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Yad Vashem is not a religious institution, and the requirement to don a kippa there apparently stems from the need to distinguish it from other, ordinary, sites.
I, too - a total, committed, atheist - put on a kippa at Yad Vashem, in order to eulogize those who were butchered for their Judaism.
In short, it was not Erdogan's refusal to don a kippa that was thoughtless, but the request that he do so.
www.ynetnews.com /articles/0,7340,L-3086287,00.html   (584 words)

  
 A kippa is not enough - Haaretz - Israel News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
An IDF major general clutched at his kippa as a drowning man would clutch at a piece of flotsam, when he was asked this week to explain his defense of thuggish settlers.
The kippa need not be a religious accessory, it can also be a secular one, such as for the members of Kibbutz Bet Alfa, where the difference between "good and bad" also seems to have been blurred.
And so, the metaphorical kippa can also be knitted from a skein of "Zionism, Socialism and the Brotherhood of Man," and they can roll their eyes on Mount Gilboa and not only on the hills of Judea and Samaria.
www.haaretz.com /hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=561493&contrassID=2&subContrassID=4&sbSubContrassID=0&listSrc=Y   (945 words)

  
 Amazon.com: (kippa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Dippa, kippa, leepa by John P Lathourakis (Unknown Binding - 1981)
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 Radical Torah » Blog Archive » Questioning The Kippa
I don a kippa when I daven or have a significant meal, and on Shabbat.
I often feel God has hidden His face from me, and keeping my kippa in my pocket is a form of jejune protest.
I was going to ask my wife to knit a yarmulke in the colors of the Palestian flag, to show that there were Jews who supported Palestinian rights.
www.radicaltorah.org /?p=41   (644 words)

  
 eBay Guides - Kippah, kippot - or is it Yarmulke, Kippa or Yamaka
For example, searching for Kabbalah Kippa is more likely to yield the specific type of kippot.
Kippah, kippa, kippot, yarmulke, yamaka, Jewish Scull cap, buchari kippa hat, kabbalah kippah, Jewish hat, Judaism kipa, kipa.
Kippa Knitted Kippah - 5 & 3/4 - Yarmulke from Israel
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 Kippah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Some have a custom of wearing two head coverings, typically a kippah covered by a hat, for Kabbalistic reasons; the two coverings correspond to two levels of intellect, or two levels in the fear of God.
A Muslim version of the Kippa, a square or round skullcap worn by Kazan Tatars, Uzbeks and Uyghurs, is called doppa.
The doppa is derived from a Turkic, more pointy ancestral form as seen worn by Jalaleddin Mingburnu in some of his portraits.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yarmulke   (2340 words)

  
 Israel: Clothes...
The original use of the Kippa is to remind us at all times that we have someone over our head and we have to be modest in his presence.
When you are belong to some kind of a club or movement there will be standard colors with a symbol on the kippa something like a society tag.
Most of the other kippas you might find are either designed for a special event e.g weddings in which case they will be white with a golden or a blue string and so on.
en.allexperts.com /q/Israel-211/Clothes.htm   (366 words)

  
 Radical Torah » Blog Archive » Questioning The Kippa
I don a kippa when I daven or have a significant meal, and on Shabbat.
I often feel God has hidden His face from me, and keeping my kippa in my pocket is a form of jejune protest.
I was going to ask my wife to knit a yarmulke in the colors of the Palestian flag, to show that there were Jews who supported Palestinian rights.
radicaltorah.org /?p=41   (694 words)

  
 Add a Magazine Article from the JWV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Not that everyone wants to hear what I have to say, but when my military cover (hat) comes off, and the kippa becomes visible, you can often hear a pin drop.
I raise the issue because symbolism, and the kippa I wear is powerful symbolism, is so important, and when you stick out you have certain obligations.
Last night in the mess hall a Master Sergeant told me to take off my kippa because no one wears a head covering in his mess hall.
www.jwv.org /communication/detailart.cfm?ID=271   (648 words)

  
 Kippa Designs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The loving care that goes into it cannot be compared with the mass-produced item, even if the pattern is identical.
Each hand-made kippa is unique, with tiny imperfections that are as essential to its beauty as the lines and knots in wooden furniture.
We believe that making a kippa by hand is a form of hiddur mitzvah.
www.kippadesigns.co.uk   (290 words)

  
 Capricorn Coast Accommodation, Accommodation on Capricorn Coast Kinka Kippa Motel Units - Kinka Beach
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Your alternate accomodation to Yeppoon accommodation and Rockhampton accommodation.
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www.emuparkonline.com.au /acc02-kippa/acc-02.html   (277 words)

  
 Ask the Rabbi #43
The wearing of a kippa (skullcap) first appears in the Talmud as an act of piety.
Another word for kippa is Yarmulke, which means "awe of the King [G-d]" in Aramaic.
If, on the other hand, not wearing a kippa would be a transgression of a Negative Commandment, (like the ruling of the Taz), then removal of the kippa for the sake of employment would not be sanctioned since one is obligated to forfeit all of his wealth rather than to transgress a Negative Commandment.
ohr.edu /ask/ask043.htm   (979 words)

  
 Letter received by Ego kippot
In 2003, in celebration of my daughter\'s birth, you helped me by making me a kippa that said, in hebrew, "Abba shel Gefen." Now, three and a half years later, my family has expanded and I am ready for a new kippa.
I have just received the kippas and I am extremely pleased with them and cannot thank you enough.
I gave them to the boys last night (I was going to wait for Shabbat!) and they were extremely pleased and can't wait to wear them.
www.egokippot.com /letters.htm   (2244 words)

  
 the orign of the Kippa or Yarmulke
One of the most conspicuous symbols of Jewishness is the kippa or yarmulke, the small skullcap that is worn by the hundreds of thousands of observant Jews around the world.
Interestingly enough, this overt sign that designates the wearer as a pious Jew is does not owe its origin to a commandment from the Torah.
There is a famous story about a young Talmudic student who asked his Rabbi about the background of the kippa.
www.jewishmag.com /91mag/kippa/kippa.htm   (754 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for (kippa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Israel apprehensive that Erdogan won't wear kippa at Yad Vashem.
An Jewish Orthodox tank commander of the Israeli Defence Forces, recognisable to his hand woven kippa, orders his armoured vehicle into Rafah partly occupied by Israeli fo (PAR274316)
It's not Pessah without a Power Rangers kippa
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=(kippa   (656 words)

  
 FailedMessiah.com: Talit, Kippa Sales Skyrocket
According to Textile and Fashion Industries Association data, sales of locally manufactured kippas ahead of Yom Kippur have risen by as much as 25 percent compared to the yearly average and by 5 percent in comparison with last year’s holiday season figures.
Kippa prices range from NIS 10 (USD 2.30) to 40 (USD 9).
Sales of tallits (prayer shawls) have also increased, with retailers reporting a 15 percent rise in sales compared to the yearly average and a 6 percent increase from Yom Kippur 2005.
failedmessiah.typepad.com /failed_messiahcom/2006/09/talit_kippa_sal.html   (541 words)

  
 [No title]
This property has been removed by the advertiser and is an archive copy only.
Raine and Horne Redcliffe presents this brand new unit in Kippa Ring.
Situated on the first floor, this unit offers 3 bedrooms (all built in), open plan tiled kitchen with dishwasher (to be installed).
www.domain.com.au /Public/PropertyDetails.aspx?adid=4745355   (131 words)

  
 Kippa - Wikipedia
Üblich ist die Kippa für Männer beim Gebet, manchmal auch überhaupt an allen Gebetsorten wie beim Synagogenbesuch oder auf jüdischen Friedhöfen.
Statt der Kippa kann auch jede andere Kopfbedeckung (Mütze, Hut) denselben Zweck erfüllen.
Nicht verwechseln darf man die Kippa mit dem Pileolus, dem Käppchen, das katholische Geistliche im zivilen Leben aber auch während der Heiligen Messe tragen.
de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kippa   (211 words)

  
 Hijab meets kippa as faiths say hello - National - smh.com.au
When 120 students of Muslim, Christian and Jewish faiths came together yesterday, the talk was not just about religion but Australia's soccer success against Uruguay and Australian Idol.
At lunchtime, 40 year 11 students, wearing hijabs (Muslim headscarves), Christian crosses and the kippa (Jewish skullcap), formed themselves into a circle to play ball.
Coming so soon after police raids on suspected Muslim terrorist cells, the encounter was a delight to behold, said Vic Aldaheff, the chief executive officer of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies.
www.smh.com.au /news/national/hijab-meets-kippa-as-faiths-say-hello/2005/11/24/1132703316780.html   (454 words)

  
 Kippa rock bottom prices from Israel
Please note that these 100% cotton kippa are hand crocheted and that their measurements can not be accurate.
To choose your size check the kippa size chart.
See all small kippot in a single page view
www.a-zara.com /p214300.htm   (253 words)

  
 israelVisit -- Aleph Aleph Kippot - Kippa, Yarmelka, Yarmelke, Kipa, Kipot,headcovering,Judaica,Israel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Kippa (or Yarmelke) has covered the Jewish head from ancient times.
They are personalized with the name of the celebrants and given out as souvenirs to the guests.
Take a look at our range of kippot, and select your kippa.
israelvisit.co.il /AlephKippot/index.html   (173 words)

  
 IMRA - Saturday, March 7, 1998 LABOR PARTY LEADER: WE FEAR RELIGIOUS IN HIGH ARMY POSITIONS
knitted kippa to the swastika that he was applauded.
officer in the paratroopers wore a knitted kippa.
They are becoming the senior commanders in the combat units.
www.imra.org.il /story.php3?id=1307   (500 words)

  
 Amazon.com: (kippa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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hat for Devorah and a kippa for Judah) and were obviously...
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 Synonym for (kippa - Thesaurus - MSN Encarta
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 Orthodox and Israeli: When the Two Don't Mix
At the bomb site Aaron kept his yarmulke off until he was able to get through makeshift barricades set up by the police.
Burgess had been working with the biggest record company in Israel and had helped to significantly boost their annual sales.
Arnold Seid is a surgeon from Santa Monica, California, who came to Israel last week to attend the annual Herzliya Conference on security.
www.jewishpress.com /page.do/18297/Orthodox_and_Israeli:_When_the_Two_Don't_Mix.html   (2202 words)

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