Kippa Man

Jerusalem


An astonishing range of kippot (yarmulkes or skullcaps) bulge from the entryway to this hole-in-the-wall shop on pedestrianised Ben Yehuda St. There are classic designs (like the Star of David), but why not mix it up with a smiley face or a Chicago Bulls logo?


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