Honestly, Trump isn’t Jewish he shouldn’t have worn the Kippa.
I would think, as a Protestant that I would be insulting the Jewish people by doing so.
Otherwise this was a really well done event.
Out of respect, all wear the kippa at Jewish ceremonies. I have done so.
I am sure Trump was asked to wear it.
I’m Presbyterian and at every Jewish wedding I’ve attended I was given a yarmulke to wear. It’s expected & respectful.
My husband was required to wear it when we entered a Jewish sinagogue in Krakow, Poland out of respect.
No, it’s perfectly appropriate and appreciated to honor the customs of one’s hosts. And as Christians we follow (and he follows) in the path blazed by the Jewish people and a certain Jewish carpenter.
Men, Jewish or not, are required to wear a head covering in proximity to The Wall. There are signs to that effect and kipas are provided free. Usually, an official will also direct the wearing of a kipa if someone seems noticeably in doubt.
I am Catholic and wore a Kippa at a Family Friend’s Funeral.
I was also asked to be one of the Pallbearers which I considered an Honor.
Will I’m Protestant, I have gone numerous times with my sons and my husband to events (bar mitzvah, funeral, kid’s bf mom-beast cancer-heartbreaking, and joyfully, a wedding)
Each time we went to this synagog, my husband and boys wore kippas and I had a lace female version of kippa though some women worn the male version. Seeing that they were available in a large quantity and kid’s friend said to put one on, we always have. I believe it shows respect for their belief.
I’m old enough to remember church every Sunday, and women alway’s covered their heads - congregationalist, no less.
You would be insulting them if you didn’t wear a kippa. I’m Catholic. If you were to come to a Catholic church and did not dip your index and middle finger in the Holy Water and make the Sign Of The Cross I’d be insulted. Or if you didn’t genuflect in front of the altar.
I’ve been in Temple and worn one. It was expected even if you were not Jewish. It’s a sign of respect.
The leaders provide paper ones for those visiting without one so presumably, it is considered correct to wear one at other solem sites, not "insulting" as you presume, but thanks for thinking that the "event was well done! "
FYI women are required to cover their heads on the side of the Wall restricted for women.
My husband pinned on his paper one while he prayed and I covered my head as I did and neither of us are Jewish. We considered the experience very moving.
As protestants (Baptists) I'm glad it never occurred to either of us someone like you might think we were insulting to the Jewish friends we were visiting.
Actually it would have been considered an insult if he had refused the kippah
It is local tradition to do so in certain situations, like visiting the wall a wedding or a synagogue. In their culture it is considered giving respect to the Creator. To not do so would be to show no respect to God. It’s not an acceptance of Judaism but a respect for it. Unlike wearing the Hajib, which is submission to Islam.
“I would think, as a Protestant that I would be insulting the Jewish people by doing so.”
Not at all.
It’s not mandatory for non-Jewish people to cover their heads in such a situation, but it is an appreciated sign of respect.