Green kippah from the house of Szymon Kluger
Abstract
Full name: **Green kippah from the house of Szymon Kluger in Oświęcim, Poland** Known as a kippah or a yarmulke, it seems to be the most universally recognised symbol of Jewish religiosity and culture. What is the origin of the custom of wearing this small brimless skullcap by Jewish men atop their head? The practice of covering only the crown of one's head is not rooted in any Biblical or Talmudic precepts. Instead, its foundation lies in the description of the clothes of a high priest (Exodus 28:4, 36-39) or in the traditional headwear of Talmudic scholars in Babylonia. **For more images and further information, visit:** https://muzea.malopolska.pl/en/objects-list/3004 Inventory numer: MZ-334-O Localisation of the physical object: Auschwitz Jewish Center, Oświęcim, Poland **Digitalisation: Regional Digitalisation Lab, Małopolska Institute of Culture in Kraków, Poland; "Virtual Museums of Małopolska" project** Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Fields of Study & Subjects
Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 24 July 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset