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Yarmulke Collection

"Exploring Jewish Identity through the Yarmulke: A Journey of Art, Tradition

Background imageYarmulke Collection: Kippahs Yarmulkes Jewish Hats Covers Israeli Star of David Souvenirs Safed Tsefat Israel

Kippahs Yarmulkes Jewish Hats Covers Israeli Star of David Souvenirs Safed Tsefat Israel. Kippahs/Yarmulkes are Jewish headgear worn by men during a Jewish. Required by Judaisim

Background imageYarmulke Collection: George Harry Wallis (oil on canvas)

George Harry Wallis (oil on canvas)
3744102 George Harry Wallis (oil on canvas) by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell (1880-1952); 101.6x91.4 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Background imageYarmulke Collection: Interior with Two Rabbis (pastel on paper)

Interior with Two Rabbis (pastel on paper)
LMG209083 Interior with Two Rabbis (pastel on paper) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 33.4x24.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK

Background imageYarmulke Collection: The Goose Plucker

The Goose Plucker
GG26848 The Goose Plucker by Novak, Ernst (1853-1919); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Background imageYarmulke Collection: A Yeshiva Boy (oil on pen & blue ink on panel)

A Yeshiva Boy (oil on pen & blue ink on panel)
CH402287 A Yeshiva Boy (oil on pen & blue ink on panel) by Kaufmann (Kaufman) Isidor (1853-1921); 33x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Background imageYarmulke Collection: A Jews Head (oil on canvas)

A Jews Head (oil on canvas)
3743875 A Jews Head (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 76.5x64.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageYarmulke Collection: Balm, Bastard Balm, Melittis, Skullcap, Mint, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Balm, Bastard Balm, Melittis, Skullcap, Mint, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Balm, Bastard Balm, Melittis, Skullcap, Scutellaria Lateriflora, Mint, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Background imageYarmulke Collection: Reading the Talmud

Reading the Talmud
An elderly Jewish man reads the Talmud, a central text of Judaism which includes discussions on Jewish law, ethics, customs and history. Date: 1884

Background imageYarmulke Collection: NEW YORK: BOYS, 1942. Jewish boys sitting on the steps of a synagogue in New York City

NEW YORK: BOYS, 1942. Jewish boys sitting on the steps of a synagogue in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

Background imageYarmulke Collection: SABBATH AFTERNOON. Grisaille painting, c1875, by Moritz Daniel Oppenheim

SABBATH AFTERNOON. Grisaille painting, c1875, by Moritz Daniel Oppenheim

Background imageYarmulke Collection: Illustration of a group of people of different ethnicities, a father with son

Illustration of a group of people of different ethnicities, a father with son, and a mother and father with two children

Background imageYarmulke Collection: NEW YORK: RABBI, 1942. A rabbi inspecting the wine a kosher wine shop in New York City

NEW YORK: RABBI, 1942. A rabbi inspecting the wine a kosher wine shop in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

Background imageYarmulke Collection: NEW YORK: MEN, 1942. Jewish men at the Beth Hamedrash Hagodol synagogue in New York City

NEW YORK: MEN, 1942. Jewish men at the Beth Hamedrash Hagodol synagogue in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

Background imageYarmulke Collection: Portrait of Philippe Despont, Pieter van Schuppen, 1694

Portrait of Philippe Despont, Pieter van Schuppen, 1694

Background imageYarmulke Collection: SAMARKAND: HAT VENDOR, c1870. A vendor of hats and yarmulkes at a bazaar in the

SAMARKAND: HAT VENDOR, c1870. A vendor of hats and yarmulkes at a bazaar in the Zaravshan district of Samarkand. Photograph, c1870

Background imageYarmulke Collection: HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. A Jewish family making garters in the kitchen of their

HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. A Jewish family making garters in the kitchen of their tenement home in New York City, New York. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, November 1912

Background imageYarmulke Collection: Jews Emigrate To South America

Jews Emigrate To South America
South America: c. 1930 European Jews aboard a liner as they emigrate to South America after the United States placed restrictions on immigration

Background imageYarmulke Collection: Kippas, Safed, Israel, Middle East

Kippas, Safed, Israel, Middle East



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"Exploring Jewish Identity through the Yarmulke: A Journey of Art, Tradition, and Diversity" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Jewish culture as you delve into the world of yarmulkes. From ancient traditions to modern interpretations, these small head coverings hold great significance for Jews around the globe. Step back in time with George Harry Wallis' captivating oil on canvas painting, "Reading the Talmud, " where scholars don their yarmulkes while engrossed in deep study. Witness the vibrant community depicted in an engraving titled "Jews of Samarkand, " proudly wearing their yarmulkes as a symbol of faith. Discover how artists like Moritz Daniel Oppenheim captured moments of everyday life with his striking grisaille painting "SABBATH AFTERNOON, " showcasing families adorned with their cherished yarmulkes during sacred Sabbath rituals. Marvel at the diverse range of materials used to create these symbolic head coverings - from pastel on paper in "Interior with Two Rabbis" to oil on pen & blue ink on panel in "A Yeshiva Boy. " Each artwork tells a unique story and highlights different aspects of Jewish identity. Venture beyond art galleries and explore real-life connections to yarmulkes. In bustling New York City, witness young boys sitting on synagogue steps proudly displaying their kippahs - a testament to continuity and tradition amidst urban life. The journey continues as we encounter various names for this iconic headpiece - Kippahs, Yarmulkes, Jewish Hats Covers Israeli Star of David Souvenirs Safed Tsefat Israel. These terms reflect regional influences and personal choices that shape individual expressions within Judaism. Uncover botanical secrets hidden within nature's bounty as Victorian Botanical Illustrations reveal plants such as Balm, Bastard Balm, Melittis Skullcap Mint associated with medicinal properties akin to the yarmulke's calming presence.