Handmade Blue Kippah
Object number
2023.15.1
Donor
D. Marks
- Object Information
This is a crocheted Blue and white Kippah which was hand-made by the owner’s wife.
The owner of the Kippah is a member of St Alban’s Masorti Synagogue. The Masorti movement is a stream of Judaism which is traditional with a modern outlook. Masorti services are often egalitarian, which means women also take on the same leadership roles as men within the synagogue and in services.
A Kippah is a traditional Jewish head covering. It is worn out of respect to G-d, to show that G-d is always above. The word ‘Kippah’ is Hebrew and literally translates to mean ‘dome’ since it is dome-shaped.This Kippah is blue and white which is a popular combination for items of Judaica and ritual clothing. The colour blue is mentioned in holy texts as a colour that was used in the tabernacle (the divine dwelling place of G-d) and on clothing worn by High Priests of the Ancient Temple. Blue represents the idea of the expansiveness of the sea and sky, as a reminder for this concept relating to G-d as well.
- Hear from the donor
How does this image represent your Jewish identity?
‘The Kippah is symbolic of Jewish identity and respect’
Why is this image important to you?
‘My wife made it for me for a Chanukah present and I love wearing it at prayer in the home and the synagogue. When I put on a Kippah it is a signal for me to focus on prayer, meditation and gratitude.’
In three words, what does Judaism mean to you?
‘Family, Community, Connection’
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