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January 26, 2014 10:29 pm at 10:29 pm #611966nfgo3Member
Is there some halachic requirement that gentiles visiting Jewish gatherings must wear a kippah? I see a lot of photos of gentile politicians wearing kippahs when meeting with Jewish groups, and I wonder whether they are doing so at the request of a rabbi or knowledgeable Jewish attendee, or are simply trying to fit in with the crowd, or are simply mistaken about their obligations.
January 26, 2014 10:37 pm at 10:37 pm #1000295TheGoqParticipantThey think it’s a good place to store the fundraising checks.
January 26, 2014 11:25 pm at 11:25 pm #1000296festeguy123MemberThey like the look, they think its cool!
January 27, 2014 5:11 pm at 5:11 pm #1000297nfgo3MemberRe The Goq’s comment: Funny. Reminds me of an urban legend (bubba meintzer for gentiles) a friend of mine told that is widespread among gentile high school students in Brooklyn (where he is a teacher): Orthodox Jews keep lots of money in their big black hats and those chocolate-cake-shaped fur hats they wear.
January 28, 2014 5:24 pm at 5:24 pm #1000298walton157Member@nfgo: Gentiles are not obligated according to Jewish Law to cover their heads ever or when attending a Jewish program.
Most gentiles do it out of respect for their “hosts”.
Some might cover their heads for all the reasons you mentioned. We are living in the 21st Century and people are more educated now than they were decades ago and understand the culture/traditions of their “neighbors”.
It is very disrespectful in the Japanese culture for an individual to cross their legs with the sole of their shoe showing.
Also, in the Japanese working world, peoples’ business cards are not placed in a presentation folder but handed to those attending the presentation. It seems to be ceremonial.
January 28, 2014 7:32 pm at 7:32 pm #1000299👑RebYidd23ParticipantThey’re allowed to.
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