Jewish religious clothing wearing "tzitzit", not as prohibited. Some progressive Jewish women choose to take on the obligations of "tzitzit" and "tfillin".. Jewish men are buried in a "tallit" as part of the "tachrichim" (burial garments). A "kippah" or "yarmulke" (also called a "kappel" or "skull cap") is a thin, slightly-rounded skullcap traditionally worn at all times by Orthodox Jewish men, and sometimes by both men and women in Conservative and Reform communities. Its use is associated with demonstrating respect and reverence for God. Jews in Arab lands did not traditionally wear yarmulkes, but rather larger rounded hats, without brims. A "kittel" ()
The American Hebrew maintain impersonality pertaining to the paper, the names of board members were never published. The turn-of-the-century "Jewish Encyclopedia" also says that, "Editorially, "The American Hebrew" stands for conservatism in Judaism. Nevertheless, the columns of this journal are ever open to the discussion of views with which it can in no way accord, but which may be of interest to its readers. Nearly all the prominent Jewish writers and communal workers in the United States have been contributors to its pages." From the time of its founding, "The American Hebrew" covered many topics of intense Jewish interest internationally. It covered the