This is the Forward’s coverage of the kippah or yarmulke, a skullcap worn by observant Jews.
Yarmulke
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Looking Forward My irrational, possibly problematic obsession with an $85 yarmulke
What the haute couture kippah tells us about where Judaism is headed
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Fast Forward At the Vatican with Chicago’s mayor, a rabbi gave Pope Leo a White Sox kippah
Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann said she thanked the pontiff for recognizing the humanity of both Israelis and Palestinians
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Fast Forward His kippah was a symbol of coexistence. Israeli police officers seized and destroyed it.
Alex Sinclair's viral story has prompted renewed anxieties among Israeli liberals
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Fast Forward A Jewish clothing brand is making Charlie Kirk yarmulkes
The $50 kippah’s proceeds will go to Jewish or pro-Israel causes
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Culture Cardinals are Catholic, not Jewish — so why do they all wear yarmulkes?
The cardinals gathering to elect the next pope are all wearing familiar small hats
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Fast Forward US religious freedom commission leaves Saudi Arabia after rabbi co-chair is told to remove his kippah
“No one should be denied access to a heritage site, especially one intended to highlight unity and progress, simply for existing as a Jew"
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Yiddish World What happened the first time I wore a yarmulke on the subway
I’m not religious, but since Oct. 7, I feel that the best way to combat Jew hatred is to act ‘more Jewish'
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Fast Forward In viral clip, French TV host asks Jewish guest why he wears a kippah in public
Immunology professor Cyrille Cohen responded with exasperation on the live broadcast
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