Kippah

Orthodox men commonly cover their heads with a kippah, and married Orthodox women often wear a hat or scarf. In Reform worship, many men wear head coverings, and some women also choose to wear a kippah or hat.

The kippah, or yarmulke, is a small head covering worn as a sign of respect for God. It reminds the wearer of God’s authority above them and visibly expresses Jewish identity. Many Orthodox men wear one throughout daily life, not only during prayer.