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Why Do Jewish Men Wear Head Coverings?

April 23, 2025

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Why Do Jewish Men Wear Head Coverings?

“Cover your head in order that the fear of heaven may be upon you.” The Talmud

The Talmud is equivalent to an Old Testament commentary that has grown in status to being basically equal with the Old Testament itself for Jewish people. 

Along with the Mishnah, the Talmud is considered to be THE main guide for daily life. When Rabbinical Jews study the Old Testament, they also study the Mishnah and the Talmud, the oldest and most-quoted Jewish commentaries of the Old Testament.

Jewish men began wearing kippahs around 150-200 AD. There is no requirement to cover one’s head, but it’s considered a symbol of reverence to God.

The style often represents a Jewish person’s denomination or sect. For instance, a white satin kippah usually means you’re conservative or a  reformed Jew. Black velvet kippahs are associated with the Haredi or Orthodox Jews. 

Many Orthodox Jews wear kippahs at all times, except when sleeping or bathing. Even non-Orthodox Jews sometimes wear kippahs while praying or during one of the seven Jewish feasts. 

Orthodox/Rabbinical Jews

Orthodox Jews (also referred to as Rabbinical Jews) are the strictest of the Jews. They’re the ones who tear their toilet paper into squares before Shabbat begins because they won’t tear it on Shabbat. That would be considered doing work on Shabbat, and therefore breaking one of the Ten Commandments. 

They also are the ones who won’t push buttons on the elevators on Shabbat. So each hotel has a “Shabbat elevator” that opens and closes automatically, slowly going up and down one floor at a time. A Rabbinical Jew can simply step in and step off the elevator. Don’t ask questions. 

Of course that’s a problem for Christians if you’re staying in a high-rise hotel and need to go 20 floors to get to your room…and accidentally get on the Shabbat elevator!

Orthodox Jews also wear different hats depending on their sect.

God’s Barrier From Sinful Man

The idea of needing to wear a Jewish head covering comes from the layout of the Jewish Temple. Designed by God, there was a curtain between the Holy of Holies where God resided and the Holy place where the Levites carried out their priestly duties.

The Temple layout from above looks like this... note the curtain barrier in red.


In 70 AD the Jewish Temple was destroyed by the Romans. Over time, the Jews have basically substituted the kippah as a symbolic barrier curtain between the Jews and God. 

This is why you often see non-Orthodox Jews putting their hand on their head for a covering when they pray. 

As Christians, we know that the barrier curtain was torn open, from the top to the bottom, when Jesus died on the cross. This symbolized our sins were paid for and therefore we have direct access to God—no curtain needed.

Wailing Wall

On our trips to Israel we always stop at the Wailing Wall, or Western Wall, as the Jews prefer to call it. The nickname Wailing Wall came about because the Jews, having no way to sacrifice to temporally cover their sins, would pray/wail at the closest place to the location where the Jewish Temple sacrifices took place. Their prayer/wail is for their beloved Temple to be rebuilt so they can go back to sacrifices.  

The Wailing Wall is divided—males on the left side, females on the right. In the bottom left of the picture below you can see three women standing on chairs in order to be able to see the Bar Mitzvah taking place on the men’s side. (A Bar Mitzvah is a celebration for a male Jew turning 13 years old.)

The separation of men and women is because a woman could be having her period and therefore if a man touched her he would become unclean/defiled. 

When a woman has a discharge, if her discharge in her body is blood, she shall continue in her menstrual impurity for seven days; and whoever touches her shall be unclean until evening. Lev. 15:19

The entire passage about women AND MEN becoming "unclean," Lev. 15:19-33, is fascinating to read.

Also notice that all the men have their heads covered with either a kippah or a prayer shawl. Non-Jewish visitors are allowed into the area but are required to wear head coverings. When in Rome…

It’s Jewish tradition to write a prayer to God on a piece of paper and insert it in the cracks at the Wailing Wall. Christians should not put prayers in the Wailing Wall any more than they should pray to Mary instead of directly to God.

But recently Mike Huckabee, America's Ambassador to Israel, visited the Wailing Wall wearing the required kippah. He took a paper prayer to insert in the wall's cracks...but the prayer was written by President Trump. Oh well… politics over religion.

“My first act as ambassador was to take [President Trump's] prayer – praying for the peace of Jerusalem – and to bring it to the Wall, and to pray that there would in fact be peace in the land,” Huckabee stated. He added, “I also come with a prayer that all of the hostages will come home now, and that we will bring them home, and that is the prayer of the president as well.”

I asked an Israeli guide once why the Jews put those prayers in the wall. Sounding somewhat frustrated she answered: "You Christians pray directly to God like you personally know Him." What a fascinating observation! 😃

It’s not sinful to wear a skull cap or to place a paper prayer in the wall. But it doesn’t make your prayers any more likely to be answered than it would if you crawled on your knees and beat your back bloody with a stick. If you're a Believer, He hears you in real time.

As we continue to plead, there's nothing you can do or not do to make yourself more or less sanctified or more or less acceptable to God. It’s not about you, it’s about Him and what He did for us on the cross. 

Praise the Lord He chose for us to live in this day and age...as Believers in the Church Age!

CQLJ!

BP





The links in the Additional Resources below are meant to help us be wise and aware as we make decisions living in the concluding moments of the Church Age.

So this section is to offer more insight into our adversary's worldwide actions to help us make good decisions between now and our exciting exit. Hey, a lot of nut-cases are still pushing the va((ines! And some deluded people are still taking them!

CQLJ!

---Clicking on any fuzzy picture below usually clears it up---




Temple Replacing Mosque Animation

40-second video

CLICK HERE

This is funny because Qatar's Foreign Ministry issued a statement of strong condemnation when he saw the video. But hey, the Temple can NOT be built where the Dome of the Rock sits. This is discussed in Steel on Steel Book 6, Chapter 20. Here is a graphic from that chapter: CLICK HERE for entire article.




Was Building 7 A Controlled Demolition On 9-11?

Article + two short videos

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Re: Building 7: “My Eyes Have Been Opened” - Sen. Ron Johnson

On 9-11, I had no problem that the planes brought down the twin towers because they collapsed beginning at the floors where the planes hit. The first tower to collapse had more weight/more floors above it, causing the collapse, even though it was the second tower to be hit by aircraft.
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But I could never understand why Building 7 collapsed. I could only assume the earth shook like a small earthquake because of the twin towers falling and caused Building 7 to fall nearby. (Yes, I know that's a weak explanation because there was no damage to any other building close by.)
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But the 30-second video of clips from different angles of Building 7 falling shows a perfect “controlled demolition.” Hmmm…
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TERRIFYING: mRNA ‘Vaccines’ Cause ‘Personality Changes’

Article and/or 60-second video

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A pathologist has discovered that the "Pineal Gland was completely destroyed" by those who had Covid va((inations. The pineal gland is a pea-sized organ inside the brain that regulates sleep, mood, and hormones.

“This is very real,” he asserted.

“And we have identified the reasons from the theory, ...doctors and pathologists have confirmed that the spike protein, unfortunately, attacks and destroys also the endocrine system.

“So the glands producing hormones, and hormones are what make our emotions and feelings and all these things.”

Well, we all knew it SEEMED like SOMETHING was making va((inated people act crazy!




Ivermectin Shows Safe Anticancer Potential

Article

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Largest review to date of Ivermectin use in cancer patients finds no safety concerns, promising anecdotal reports, and strong pre-clinical evidence of tumor suppression.

I'm not a doctor and can't give medical advice. But if I get cancer, I'm loading up on Ivermectin and nicotine patches!

What Kills Cancer?

2-minute FaceBook video

CLICK HERE

This Tucker Carlson clip is another proof Big Pharma does NOT want to defeat cancer. It's too important to their bottom line. Some states (Idaho, Tennessee and Iowa) passing laws making Ivermectin available over the counter may be the beginning of the end of the cancer industry as it currently operates. Or it should be.

Here's another article by Dr. Mercola about getting rid of cancer for anyone interested: CLICK HERE




The one huge, unresolved question is who's behind reducing the world's population? They released a man-made disease, inflated the deaths from the disease, made up the 6-foot mandates and masks to make people clamor for va((ines... and then hid the real remedies. 

Ok, I know it was Satan. But who was his main driver? Inquiring minds want to know!! Put that on your to-do list ASAP!




Nearly Half of ‘COVID Deaths’ Not Caused by the Virus

Article

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Well, when they counted that sky diver dying from covid and not from his fall from the sky, we knew they were up to something.




Our Cells Can Hear Sounds

Epoch Times Reported:

Human cells can “hear” sound waves, potentially changing how we treat conditions like obesity, according to a new study from Kyoto University.

“I believe sound will be a unique tool to control cellular activities and impact many related fields,” Masahiro Kumeta, an expert in cell- and molecular-level biosciences and corresponding author, told The Epoch Times.
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Sounds may not only be perceived by ears and brains but also by our cells. The study, recently published in Communications Biology, involved exposing cultured cells to sound waves using a device designed to emit vibrations.

By connecting a digital audio player to a diaphragm placed in a cell culture dish, researchers were able to observe how cells reacted to different sound frequencies audible to humans from two to 24 hours.

They found that sound within the audible range led to significant cellular responses, including a reduction in the transformation of precursor cells into fat cells. This means the sound prevented the formation of fat cells.

Kumeta and his team designed a system to surround cultured cells with sound waves. They used a set of sound patterns, which included white noise as well as single-frequency sounds at 440 Hz and 14 kHz, representing a low and high frequency within the human audible range, respectively.

According to Kumeta, the properties of sound could be used to treat obesity without surgery—simply by attaching a sound-generating device to the body.




Arkansas Mandates 10 Commandments To Be Posted In Schools

Article

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Joining a national trend among conservative states, government schools and buildings in Arkansas must display the Ten Commandments and the national motto under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Sarah Sanders Huckabee.

The bill mandates a “durable poster or framed copy of a historical representation of the Ten Commandments” to be posted in government-school classrooms and other buildings across Arkansas. The display must be readable to a person with average vision… Go Sarah!




Digital Delusions: Are We Being Conditioned For The Ultimate Deception

Article

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We live in an era where virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and AI-driven environments are becoming ever more sophisticated. The Bible warns of a coming time of great deception in the last days, when people who "did not receive the love of the truth" will readily believe lies (2 Thessalonians 2:10-11). Could our immersive technologies be preparing the world to embrace the ultimate deception, foretold to accompany the rise of the Antichrist?




Israel Knew The Va((ines Were Bogus Back in 2023—But Didn't Warn Its Citizens

Article

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Sad but true...they knew:

  • The vaccines were no longer preventing infection, possibly even contributing to increased risk in some cohorts.
  • They had no long-term safety data, and were observing persistent and serious adverse effects.
  • Internal analyses relied on free-text symptom reports, not robust pharmacovigilance infrastructure.
  • They acknowledged "rechallenge" events, which strongly implicate the vaccine as a cause.
  • They were not updating the public in real time. Instead, they discussed how to "translate" the findings into palatable summaries.



See Trump and Staff Opening Meetings With Prayer

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45-second video (start at 3:15 to 4:00)
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And here they all are singing Amazing Grace... CLICK HERE
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All this may have something to do with a quiet youth revival taking place. CLICK HERE
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CDC Set to Recommend More mRNA Shots This Year — Despite Millions of American Casualties

Article

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Now hiding behind a “risk-based” framework, the government still plans to push deadly COVID-19 mRNA injections on daycare children, healthcare workers, and the elderly — while ignoring grave safety signals.

These dingbats are trying to stay ahead of RFKJr...let's see what he does to stop this nonsense.




Why The Most Ridiculed Doctrine In The Bible Is One Of The Most Important

Article

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No other biblical teaching receives as much ridicule within the Christian community; it’s not even close. It even happens within the walls of churches that claim to believe in the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture. What doctrine receives so much scoffing? It’s none other than our belief in the pre-Tribulation Rapture.

“I’m shocked by how many writers, pastors, and teachers deny the reality of the approaching seven-year Tribulation and thus the Rapture that precedes it.”




China Tests Novel Non-Nuclear Hydrogen Bomb - Generates Intense Fireball 

Article

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The reason this is interesting is because, post-Rapture, the United States is destroyed by fire. So when our enemies are developing bombs that burn as opposed to exploding, that seems to fit Bible prophecy. Interesting...will the Lord use this new weapon to destroy America?

...in one day her plagues will come, pestilence and mourning and famine, and she will be burned up with fire; Rev. 18:8




The Famous Food Pyramid Was All Wrong

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Megyn Kelly interviews FDA head Dr. Makary:
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Dr. Makary pledged that FDA is “redoing the food pyramid.” “No longer are we gonna say, you have to have these calories—it doesn’t matter how you get them, doesn’t matter if it’s all ultra-processed foods.”
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“When you ignore 1,000 chemicals, some of which are petrochemicals that have been introduced into the food supply simply because the industry have self-deemed them as safe … then you can’t call something healthy.”



Four Years Later, "Covid Shot Still Killing Large Numbers"

Video

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Four years ago, journalist Alex Newman interviewed a doctor who warned about COVID-19 injections while most of the "scientific" & "medical" community balked. Now, the doc is vindicated.

In April of 2021, four years ago, journalist Alex Newman interviewed Dr. Peter McCullough, a well-respected internist, cardiologist, and epidemiologist, during the height of the COVID-19 craze. Dr. McCullough calmly warned the world about possible risks from the COVID shot, as government data showed thousands of people were reportedly dying after receiving it.

At the time, the interview, which was seen by many millions despite unprecedented censorship, was labeled “radical,” “fringe,” and even “dangerous.” It was censored, silenced, banned, deleted, and more as the establishment shrieked and called for more censorship, mandates, and shots. Unfortunately, it is now clear that Newman and Dr. McCullough were all too right.

That interview went viral, with over 2.25 million views alone on Rumble.

Can you spot the trend?

All AE reports in VAERS per year (top) and death reports per year (bottom). Blue bars represent all vaccines combined; red bars represent COVID-19 vaccines. The red bars represent only the reports in the context of the CO VID-19 vaccines, whereas the blue bars represent all the reports for all vaccines combined.




 
Charlie Kirk says:

I jokingly posted on X: Find you someone who will love you like Democrats love illegal gangbangers from El Salvador.

Of course, it’s not completely a joke. 

Senator Van Hollen is flying to El Salvador to try to return MS-13 gangsters to America. Yes, you read that right: A sitting US Democrat Senator is attempting to bring an illegal, non-citizen, MS-13 gang member BACK into America.

Let’s recap how we got here:

FIRST: Biden did NOT follow due process and allowed over 20 MILLION illegals to enter our nation. 

NEXT: 20 MILLION illegals not only strain our schools, hospitals, housing, and other essential services, but many are members of criminal organizations that are killing our citizens. 

THEN: President Trump pledges to the American people to deport illegal immigrants. President Trump wins a MAJORITY of American votes. He carries out his promise. 

NOW: Democrats, including corrupt judges, are bending over backward to stop deportations…

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Docs Still Being Paid To Push Va((ines

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Doctors are using scare tactics to prescribe antidepressants, vaccines and other potentially harmful treatments to their patients.

A second, or even third opinion is mandatory these days! Otherwise, your doc is treating you on what is best for Big Pharma, not what's best for you. They still control the docs.

Here's another article on the same subject but inexplicably uses the F-bomb in the copy. CLICK HERE



Creepy Klaus Caught!




In Idaho, Ivermectin Can Be Sold Over the Counter — After Gov. Little Signs Bill

Idaho Capital Sun reported:

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law a bill to let Ivermectin be sold as an over-the-counter medicine — without a prescription or consultation with a health care professional.




Minnesota Files Bill Designating mRNA Shots Weapons of Mass Destruction

Hope that passes!! I'm sure Big Pharma is all over their paid lackeys.




What To Do If You Took The Clot Shot

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This is good information re: Nattokinase, but a challenge for me to understand. However, if I had taken the shot, it would be a good place to start. People are still dying all kind of deaths in increasing numbers, so doing nothing is not an option.
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I have asked my covid-vaccinated patients to take nattokinase 2000 units per day, while running these labs every 3 months: D-dimer, CBC/platelets, fibrinogen, PT/INR. Naturopathic physicians have recommended nattokinase and similar for decades for our cardiovascular patients, and I have never known it to cause new problems. It seems to be generally well-tolerated.



San Francisco Drag Queen Group Mocks Jesus in Sick Easter Message to Kids

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A San Francisco drag queen group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence sparked outrage over Easter weekend by encouraging attendees to dress in drag as “Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary.”

The self-professed “order of queer and trans nuns” honored this year’s event, dubbed “No Easter without the T,” which featured a children’s Easter egg hunt.

The event invitation poster depicts a tattooed “Jesus” surrounded by men in drag.

I pray these lost people get saved and avoid their worst nightmare, non-stop, forever.




We Need More Bible, Not More Religion

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Love Ken Ham!! Is Christianity essential for liberty in Western society? In this video, he answers this question and outlines why neither a new administration nor new legislature are the answers we need. Steel on steel!






This recap is worth watching as it ends well. Karoline Leavitt walks off the Jimmy Kimmel set, but later agrees to come back. CLICK HERE




Jane Ruby Re: Chemtrails

Just watch the first 60 seconds for a recap. 

CLICK HERE

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Snow White or Snow Red?

The live action woke Snow White remake has made history by becoming the lowest rated Disney movie on IMDB with an abysmal 1.6 rating. Critics were equally unkind to the film with a 40 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.




END, Compass eNews, April 24, 2025

 

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