Maybe non-Jews are not as fascinated by the tiny red hats that the cardinals wear. But for those of us who are used to skullcaps in a different context, it’s deeply confusing.

In northern Italy, Jews had to wear a yellow, round badge in the 15th century and a yellow hat in the 16th century. The reason typically given was that they were unrecognizable from the rest of ...

Maybe non-Jews are not as fascinated by the tiny red hats that the cardinals wear. But for those of us who are used to skullcaps in a different context, it’s deeply confusing.

In northern Italy, Jews had to wear a round yellow badge in the 15th century and a yellow hat in the 16th century. The reason typically given was they were otherwise undistinguishable from the ...

Some Jewish Americans told CNN they are now hiding their kippahs, refusing to wear their Star of David necklaces and changing long-held traditions for religious holidays.

JERUSALEM — This is my first Yom Kippur in exile. The crisp Moscow autumn air; the illuminated synagogue which I called home for 30 years; my white hat and kittel, the robe Jews wear on the High ...