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To: Larousse2
As one with no intimate knowledge of any form of Jewish custom, I ask:

What is the significance of wearing a "yamacha" (round cloth) versus wearing a "yarmulke" (round cap) on one's head?

44 posted on 12/18/2008 7:30:06 AM PST by TXnMA (Chief Justice: "To administer this oath would violate my oath to uphold the Constitution.")
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To: TXnMA

I think I mispelled the word. I have a bad migraine now from being so upset. Sorry for my mistake.


51 posted on 12/18/2008 7:34:12 AM PST by Larousse2 (Like June Carter Cash, "I'm just tryin' to matter.")
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To: TXnMA

It’s fo-ne-tic spelling from a Spanish speaker.

As the token Sephard here, I’ve seen Spanish communties opting for the “yamacha” spelling.

There may be an actual difference (e.g., the more formal cloth cap or something worn under another head covering vs. a semi-hard kippah), but I don’t think so.


62 posted on 12/18/2008 7:47:34 AM PST by MeanWestTexan (Beware Obama's Reichstag fire.)
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