why do jewish men wear a little cap on their head??? and what is the name of it????
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called a kippah in Hebrew and a yarmulke in Yiddish. That is why you see two names. It comes from the concept that we should all ways recognize that the presence of G-d is above us and we should all ways remember that. \n\nToday it is a very strong custom among the Jewish people and if possible a mans head should all ways be covered by something either a hat that little cap or anything else when ever he is walking around.
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YOur right.  What the he**.  I dont get it.  It sounds cool to be a jew.  I know a few and they are no different than I.
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Actually, africani, it would be most effective not to take your chances and wear a label around your neck that says you are not kosher. I found that was the best way to scare off Jewish Vampires. It's easiest when the vampire is Anabaptist. Shalom.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hats_and_headgear#Religious or Shtreimel  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shtreimel or Spodik http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spodik Thnks for asking :-)
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yep. Im jewish, and thats how it was spelled on my  bat mitzvah cards!!! Oh, Mazel Tov on the bat mitzvah even if its not yours. cheers!!!!!
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For the same reason Pagans wear a pentagram Jews wear a Star of David ...\n\nIt's a reminder of their faith.  I wore a crucifix (a cross with a man on it) for years before LaCroix (famous French fashion designer) took his name and made the cross a "must have dahlink" for the fashion conscious.  Not only Christians wear crosses nowadays.
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they are called spinners and they are basically a hub cap attached to the wheel and they where patented by a NBA player, I can't remember his name for sure but I think it was Sprewhell(sp?)
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i know that there is the orthodox an the conservative jews. i dont know the difference, but 2 me jews r cool. but my friends seem 2 think that jews r soft. i guess its da way they dress.
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The origins of the use of the costume are unclear, but it does seem certain that it was originally intended to be some kind of disguise. Although the organization has no relationship with Spain, the contemporary white gown with a cone hat follows the Spanish Roman Catholic "Nazareno" tradition, where such garments have been commonly used since time immemorial in festivities such as the Holy Week symbolizing the act of penance. In Spain and former colonies the pointed hat is called "Capirote".\n\nIt has been stated that the novels of Sir Walter Scott and others influenced the organisation in various ways—for example, in the use of the Fiery cross—so they may have also influenced the KKK's costume.\n\nThere are a number of explanations given as to what it represents:\n\nThe ghosts of the Confederate troops in the American Civil War. \nThe white represents the white race, reflecting the racist ideals of the organization. \nThe pointed hood also resembles that of a medieval executioner (although this was usually black, and that of grand inquisitor.) \nThe red cross on the white costume, and the horse resembles that of crusaders. \nThe costume was similar in design to those worn by the Spanish Inquisition, with the exception of the hood. \nThe white outfit may also be reflective of supposed Druid costume.[1] \nBecause of the symbolism and appearance of these costumes, superstitious blacks in the South thought KKK night riders were the actual ghosts of Confederate soldiers, riding their horses out of Hell to find a drink of water.\n\nThe KKK's own militaristic origins in the Civil War also played a part in developing, and turned the Klan into a Proto-Fascist organization (true Fascism did not arise for several decades, and then in Europe).\n\nThe KKK still exists in the US today - predominantly in the South, and has ties to numerous other "purity" groups.
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this paragraph is actually part of a prayer called "shema" in judaism. it is one of the holliest prayers. it is supposed to be the first thing you say in the morning and the last thing you say at night. \n\nthe words are things like the ten commandments and the torah. when it says tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads the torah is talking about something called tefillin, little boxes that have texts in them. they are tied with a leather strap, and are worn while praying. the texts are several passages from the torah. one of them being the text you have above. \n\nas for Write them on the doorframes of your houses it is much the same principal. these are called mezzuzot. inside they have a copy of the "shema"\n\nhope this helps,\nsry i couldn't remember more.
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The tradition of short haircuts for soldiers goes back to Roman times.\nRoman military leaders saw the value in having short haircuts to prevent enemies from pulling hair in hand-to-hand combat.\nSome native American tribes also saw value in this, especially when their enemies used scalping as a tactic in combat.\n\nIn more modern times, like in WWI, it was also found that shaved heads also prevent the spread of head lice, which was a common parasite among soldiers in the trenches. You'd hate to get shot because you were scratching an itch on your head and took off your helmet.\n\nIt also has the function of acting as a way to taking away a soldier's individuality as a person, and makes them appear as part of their squad, unit, corps. This provides a psychological effect for both the soldier, and for civilians and enemies.\n\nAnother benefit is keeping hair out of your eyes, and avoiding getting hair caught in helmets, and allowing sweat to disperse faster.\n\nHowever, in modern times, it is also a good way to pick out military guys in a crowd when the common hairstyles are not short - US soldiers on leave in some countries are sometimes at risk because they stick out as both americans and as soldiers.
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The ring symbolizes the concept of the groom encompassing, protecting and providing for his wife.\nThe groom does not get a wedding ring in Jewish tradition.
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The yarmulka, the word is an acronym for "Yireyh De'Malkah" which means "fear of the Kingdom" meaning that of the Kingdom of Heaven.\nInterestingly enough, this was not orginally Jewish in Origin.\nIn ancient days, when a person stood before a mortal king, they would have to cover their heads.\nWhen Jews had to do the same, they decided, "If we are going to do this for a mortal king, how much more should we do it for the KING of kings?"  Since God is everywhere, you are constantly in the presence of God.  So, it became wide spread to constantly wear some kind of head-covering, even if it is just a hat.  It became a custom to use what is currently today called a Yarmulka, or Kippah.  Yarmulka is the Yiddish word, while Kippah is the Hebrew word.  With many, they will, not only wear the yarmulka, but they will wear a hat on top of it, they will cover their heads twice.  This i forget as to why.
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afraid you look too jewish?
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I am jewish 2! click on the colors next to the hair and for AIM... i dont have a profile. but an sn!
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Because they love you!\n\nAnd I am Jewish!
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I had to look it up, but here it is:\n\nThe white tassels (often mis-translated as fringes) are called tzitzis (TZIT-tzis) or tzitzit (TZEET-tzeet), depending on your Hebrew dialect. They are worn tied to the corners of a four-cornered garment that is supposed to be worn by all Jewish men (not just Hasidim) because of this commandment: \n\n"Speak to the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes on the borders of their garments throughout their generations..." (Numbers 15:38)