Selma

Many rabbis, most notably Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, participated in the marches and other civil rights movement activities in the 1960’s. The wearing of a yarmulke was adopted by many black marchers, necessitating the special delivery of 1000 yarmulkes for the march from Selma to Montgomery 50 years ago this month. What did the black marchers call their yarmulkes?

AAfro caps.

B. Freedom caps.

CThe Rab-beret.

DHeschel Hats.

E. My brother’s kippas.

Click here for the answer.

© 2023 MMJZ Services, Inc.