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=**Jewish Objects of Prayer**=

__Kippah/Yarmulke__:

Many Jews wear a skullcap called a Kippah to show their fear of god. Jews believe this separates them from their god, and it is worn as a sign of respect to Yahweh. The color and design of a Yarmulke/Kippah may vary depending on the type of Jew. Orthodox Jews feel it necessary to wear this head covering at all times, but some reform/liberal Jews believe it is optional. It is not in Jewish Law to wear a kippah, but is a very common custom among Jews. Some do it to be religiously observant; while others do it simply to show they are Jewish out of pride.

__Torah:__

The Torah is the most important text in Judaism. This is the most revered prayer object in the religion and all Jewish temples have a Torah inside of them. Ancient Jewish tradition says that God dictated the Torah to Moses on Mount Sinai. There are a total of 613 commandments in the Torah and the ten best known are the 10 commandments. Comparison: Torah and New Testament (Bible) Star of David:

This is the most commonly known symbol representing Judaism. It is supposed to depict King David's shield but there is no historical evidence behind this. In Nazi Germany Jews were required to wear a badge depicting the Star of David, and it is also on the Israeli flag as the main emblem. Comparison: Star of David and Cross



Tefillin:

Cubic leather boxes with Hebrew writing on them are known as tefillin. Jewish men wear Tefillin, or prayer boxes, to show they are bonded to god. These boxes have certain essential Jewish prayer texts on them that Orthodox Jews wear on their arm and head during prayer. Comparison: Tefillin and Prayer Flags