Was walking to dinner tonight in Chelsea at The Biltmore Room and saw a very buff guy about a block away walking up 8th Avenue without a shirt on. He obviously worked out regularly. As he approached me, I saw that he was wearing a yamakuh! Now I have to say that I know nothing about what the yamakuh signifies in the Jewish faith, but I really have to say that the yamakuh made this guy look kind of silly, as if he was an overgrown, hairy kid.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
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Thanks for visiting my site TCho.
The Yamukah (kippah, kippot or skull cap) has a few meanings, specifically:
- a religious symbol to recognise that God (Yahweh) is above at all times.
- An acceptance of the Torah and Mitzvot (or the commandments).
- and also to identify yourself as a Jewish person.
It is similar to a nun wearing a habit, or a Muslim or Sikh wearing their head coverings.
I know about this, only because I lived in a Jewish community for quite sometime.
Welcome to the world of blogging TCho! Thanks for visiting my blog.
:)
Also, thanks for the mental image.. I've seen many a guy wearing funny yamukahs, mostly younger.
Oh.. ever hear of a yarmuclaus (for Chrismukkah of course)?
I personally think that yarmulkes are hot.
But maybe it's because I used to have a thing for Jewish guys...
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