Posted by yngwie 5 years ago In:

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Yarmulke

At what age do Jewish boys start wearing yarmulke? I thought it was 13 but yesterday I saw a Jewish family with a young kid with a yarmulke so I must have been wrong.

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calvin_il Answered:

Usually when the boy is big enough to keep the yarmulka on his head, or from the age where he can understand the basic meaning of covering your head.

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yngwie Answered:

That was quick! Thanks!

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calvin_il Answered:

Glad to help

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Dvora Answered:

The answer is usually at the age of 3. It is a custom not to cut a boys hair until he is 3 and at that time he puts on a yarmulke and tzistis (tzistis if he is potty trained only)

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jewbaca Answered:

That custom is called "Upsherin." I once mistakingly told a rabbi that his daughter was cute. He looked at me, sternly, his black hat nearly touching my face, and said, "She is a boy."

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"I will eat your children"

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James Answered:

A yarmulke is the skull cap worn by orthodox Jewish men. It's the most unique sign that identifies an orthodox Jew. The yarmulke is also known as a kippah. It's customary that a boy starts wearing a Jewish yarmulke by age three. The purpose of wearing a kippah, according to the Talmud, is to remind the Jews of God, who is the Higher Authority.

For the Jews, external actions create internal awareness. Wearing a kippah is a means for drawing out one's inner sense of respect for God. By wearing the cap, a Jew also proclaims, "I am a proud Jew." There are many styles of yarmulkes, such as a yarmulke of black velvet that covers most of the head, smaller suede ones or colorful crocheted yarmulkes.

Source: http://www.orthodox-jews.com/jewish-skull-caps.html