Natural Hair Yarmulke
Question
I saw an advertisement for a yarmulke that looks like one’s natural hair, thereby giving the appearance that one is wearing no yarmulke at all. The ad marketed it to those who don’t want to appear Jewish out of fear of antisemitism. Is this permitted in Jewish law? Does one who wears this fulfill their obligation of wearing a yarmulke?
Answers
Due to its complexity, it is not so easy to answer your question in a definitive fashion. I would suggest that you read the article in Halachipedia that deals with the issue, especially part three of the section that is entitled: Size and Material of Kippah. The article can be read at: https://halachipedia.com/index.php?title=Kippah
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