Judaism In addition, many Reform temples use musical accompaniment such as organs and mixed choirs. A "kippah" (Hebrew: כִּפָּה, plural "kippot"; Yiddish: יאַרמלקע, "yarmulke") is a slightly rounded brimless skullcap worn by many Jews while praying, eating, reciting blessings, or studying Jewish religious texts, and at all times by some Jewish men. In Orthodox communities, only men wear kippot; in non-Orthodox communities, some women also wear kippot. "Kippot" range in size from a small round beanie that covers only the back of the head to a large, snug cap that covers the whole crown. "Tzitzit" (Hebrew: צִיציִת) (Ashkenazi pronunciation: "tzitzis") are
The Australian Jewish News The Australian Jewish News The Australian Jewish News is a newspaper published in Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. "The Hebrew Standard of Australasia" was first published on 1 November 1895 in Sydney by founding editor Alfred Harris. In 1953 John Shaiak purchased the newspaper and changed its name to "The Australian Jewish Times (AJT)". In 1987, Richard Pratt bought the AJT and merged it with the Melbourne-based "Australian Jewish News". From 1990, the newspaper has been published weekly nationally as "The Australian Jewish News". "The Hebrew Standard of Australasia" has been digitised from 1895 to 1953 and is available