what do jews wear on their head

Jews who cover their heads most commonly wear a kippah (also called a yarmulke or skullcap). Some also wear other head coverings, like a hat, depending on community and occasion.

Common head coverings

• Kippah / yarmulke : the best-known Jewish head covering, especially for prayer and in Orthodox communities.

• Hat : some Jewish men, especially in Orthodox groups, wear a hat over or instead of a kippah.

• Other coverings : some Jews use any respectful head covering, including a cap, depending on custom.

Women’s coverings

Some observant Jewish women cover their hair or head in community-specific ways, such as a tichel , snood , hat , beret , or sheitel (wig).

Why they wear it

Head covering is a longstanding Jewish custom, and in some communities it is treated like a religious obligation; practices vary by movement and tradition.

If you want, I can also give you a very short answer, or explain the difference between a kippah , yarmulke , shtreimel , and tichel.