Things You Didn't Know Existed
It's a Visor; It's a Yarmulke; It's a Yamulkap?Wearing a Yamulkap makes a statement: Religious observance and sun protection are not mutually exclusive. The cap, sporty and understated, with a brim to shade from the sun attached to a yarmulke to keep with Jewish tradition, might be one of the smartest inventions of our time, even if it is a little nerdy.
Things You Didn't Know Existed
Inventor Seth Mosler "began selling the caps for $12.99 online about two months ago and has sold about two dozen so far," the Daily News reports. Well, he's off to a slow start, and his demographic is limited to a population deeply rooted in tradition, but who can fault a guy who thought of the invention when he saw Orthodox kids tossing a Frisbee in Central Park and getting sunburned.
This revelation in headgear is a nice boon for religious folks, but Mosler might also promote the ventilation factor. No one likes it when their sweaty head feels like it's about to explode due to baseball-cap greenhouse effect. With a little finesse and a more broad-based approach, Yamulkaps could be a widespread summer trend.
Still, we can't get past the fact that these look like those upside-down kitchen contraptions used to separate the yolks from the whites of eggs. Perhaps Yankees-esque pinstripes or flag prints for the World Cup would convert us into true Yamulkap believers.
If you're feelin' it, there's even a Facebook group.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
What are observant yarmulke-wearing Jews to do during the sweltering summer heat? That ancient, sweaty problem is one that an Upper East Sider hopes to solve with his modern skullcap redesign.
Enter the yamulkap, a yarmulke with the brim of a baseball hat. As the Daily News reports, its inventor, Seth Mosler, 59, came up with the idea two years ago after seeing a group of Orthodox Jewish kids throwing around frisbees and softballs in Central Park.
“I noticed they were hot and getting sunburned,” Mosler explained.
Eventually Mosler, who is Jewish but not strictly observant, came up with a prototype by cutting up an old baseball cap. He consulted with two rabbis to make sure his invention would satisfy religious standards and searched for a manufacturer.
“When you’re talking about yarmulkes, you are talking about thousands of years of tradition,” Mosler said. “But this has a practical purpose.”
Over the past few months, he has sold more than 20 yamulkaps online for $12.99, the newspaper reported, though it’s not clear his invention will catch on.
NY DAILY NEWS
Manhattan man Seth Mosler's 'Yamulkap' takes an unorthodox approach to tradition
This baseball cap is totally kosher.
A Manhattan man has invented what he calls the "yamulkap," a yarmulke with a brim like a baseball cap so religious men can get some shade.
Seth Mosler, 59, who is Jewish but not strictly observant, was walking through Central Park two summers ago when inspiration struck near the Great Lawn's ballfields.
He saw Orthodox kids throwing frisbees and tossing softballs, all wearing yarmulkes that offered no shade from the sun.
"I noticed they were hot and getting sunburned," said Mosler, a charter school business manager who lives on the upper East Side. There must be a way to wear a yarmulke and sun-shading brim at the same time, Mosler said he thought.
He cut up an old baseball cap as a prototype, then searched for a manufacturer.
"It could be a trendy thing to wear, but I think it will probably appeal to people who are already wearing yarmulkes," Mosler said. "Hopefully, word of mouth will get it going."
To make sure that the cap met religious standards, he consulted with two rabbis, one Orthodox and the other conservative. Both gave him the go-ahead.
"When you're talking about yarmulkes, you are talking about thousands of years of tradition," Mosler said. "But this has a practical purpose."
The yamulkap business has been a family affair. Mosler's 28-year-old daughter, Rachel, and her boyfriend, Nick, helped set up his Web site, www.yamulkap.com.
Mosler began selling the caps for $12.99 online about two months ago and has sold about two dozen so far, he said.
Reviews around the city were mixed. Manhattan mom Lea Haron said she thought the yamulkap was a little silly, since religious rules say wearing a baseball cap is fine, just so one's head is covered.
"I feel bad," Haron said. "I hope he didn't put too much money into it."
But others thought that the invention was great.
"It's a cute idea. For kids, it's wonderful, I think," said upper West Side Orthodox mom Chassida Landy, 32, as she tried the cap on 6-year-old son, Tzvi.
Landy said Tzvi's yarmulke can get in the way when he plays baseball or tag in Riverside Park.
"Sometimes when you play sports, it always falls off," she said. "It's just not comfortable; sometimes it slips."
This baseball cap is totally kosher.
A Manhattan man has invented what he calls the "yamulkap," a yarmulke with a brim like a baseball cap so religious men can get some shade.
Seth Mosler, 59, who is Jewish but not strictly observant, was walking through Central Park two summers ago when inspiration struck near the Great Lawn's ballfields.
He saw Orthodox kids throwing frisbees and tossing softballs, all wearing yarmulkes that offered no shade from the sun.
"I noticed they were hot and getting sunburned," said Mosler, a charter school business manager who lives on the upper East Side. There must be a way to wear a yarmulke and sun-shading brim at the same time, Mosler said he thought.
He cut up an old baseball cap as a prototype, then searched for a manufacturer.
"It could be a trendy thing to wear, but I think it will probably appeal to people who are already wearing yarmulkes," Mosler said. "Hopefully, word of mouth will get it going."
To make sure that the cap met religious standards, he consulted with two rabbis, one Orthodox and the other conservative. Both gave him the go-ahead.
"When you're talking about yarmulkes, you are talking about thousands of years of tradition," Mosler said. "But this has a practical purpose."
The yamulkap business has been a family affair. Mosler's 28-year-old daughter, Rachel, and her boyfriend, Nick, helped set up his Web site, www.yamulkap.com.
Mosler began selling the caps for $12.99 online about two months ago and has sold about two dozen so far, he said.
Reviews around the city were mixed. Manhattan mom Lea Haron said she thought the yamulkap was a little silly, since religious rules say wearing a baseball cap is fine, just so one's head is covered.
"I feel bad," Haron said. "I hope he didn't put too much money into it."
But others thought that the invention was great.
"It's a cute idea. For kids, it's wonderful, I think," said upper West Side Orthodox mom Chassida Landy, 32, as she tried the cap on 6-year-old son, Tzvi.
Landy said Tzvi's yarmulke can get in the way when he plays baseball or tag in Riverside Park.
"Sometimes when you play sports, it always falls off," she said. "It's just not comfortable; sometimes it slips."
GOTHAMIST
"Yamulkap" Sweeps The Daily News Off Its Feet
Are you tired of your yarmulke falling off every time you run to catch a frisbee? Do you ever wish your yarmulke could block the sun from your eyes? Well, it sure seems like the Daily News wishes so, and today they included a hard-hitting news report all about the "yamulkap," a new half-yarmulke, half-visor that protects your forehead as well as it protects your soul.
The yamulkap was created by Seth Mosler, a visionary charter school business manager who lives on the Upper East Side. Where some might only see young Orthodox children playing in a field, Mosler saw an opportunity to change the status quo: "When you're talking about yarmulkes, you are talking about thousands of years of tradition. But this has a practical purpose." Struck by inspiration, Mosler cut up an old baseball hat, and started searching for a manufacturer. Since then, Mosler set up a website two months ago to help spread word of his revelation, and "has sold about two dozen so far."
But there will always be people who don't get it: Manhattan mom Lea Haron thought the hat was a little silly, since religious rules say wearing a baseball cap is fine, just as long as one's head is covered. "I feel bad. I hope he didn't put too much money into it."
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Are you tired of your yarmulke falling off every time you run to catch a frisbee? Do you ever wish your yarmulke could block the sun from your eyes? Well, it sure seems like the Daily News wishes so, and today they included a hard-hitting news report all about the "yamulkap," a new half-yarmulke, half-visor that protects your forehead as well as it protects your soul.
The yamulkap was created by Seth Mosler, a visionary charter school business manager who lives on the Upper East Side. Where some might only see young Orthodox children playing in a field, Mosler saw an opportunity to change the status quo: "When you're talking about yarmulkes, you are talking about thousands of years of tradition. But this has a practical purpose." Struck by inspiration, Mosler cut up an old baseball hat, and started searching for a manufacturer. Since then, Mosler set up a website two months ago to help spread word of his revelation, and "has sold about two dozen so far."
But there will always be people who don't get it: Manhattan mom Lea Haron thought the hat was a little silly, since religious rules say wearing a baseball cap is fine, just as long as one's head is covered. "I feel bad. I hope he didn't put too much money into it."
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Fashion Forward | DavidEikon.com
Fashion Forward
(TrendHunter.com) This Yamulkap headwear is the perfect solution for those who wish to retain their religious beliefs in the summer but still want to protect their domes from the sun. The Yamulkap combines the traditional…
(TrendHunter.com) This Yamulkap headwear is the perfect solution for those who wish to retain their religious beliefs in the summer but still want to protect their domes from the sun. The Yamulkap combines the traditional…
TREND HUNTER MAGAZINE/HYBRID RELIGIOUS HEADWARE
This Yamulkap headwear is the perfect solution for those who wish to retain their religious beliefs in the summer but still want to protect their domes from the sun. The Yamulkap combines the traditional Jewish headwear for men with a sun visor, making it easier to stay sun-safe and religious.
Yamulkap headwear is the perfect solution for those hot summer months, as it is not a full baseball cap and will still give the wearer some much-needed air filtration. Nevertheless, for all you Jewish men who are looking for some summer salvation, the Yamulkap is here.
Yamulkap headwear is the perfect solution for those hot summer months, as it is not a full baseball cap and will still give the wearer some much-needed air filtration. Nevertheless, for all you Jewish men who are looking for some summer salvation, the Yamulkap is here.
THRILLIST
THRILLIST
This ingenious combination baseball cap/yarmulke was designed by a Brooklynite to simultaneously shield both the face and souls of Chosen Ones, because if God's not burning his eyes, why should you your forehead.
Schlep over to Yamulkap.com and get ready for your next outdoor bar mitzvah.
This ingenious combination baseball cap/yarmulke was designed by a Brooklynite to simultaneously shield both the face and souls of Chosen Ones, because if God's not burning his eyes, why should you your forehead.
Schlep over to Yamulkap.com and get ready for your next outdoor bar mitzvah.
THE JEWISH DAILY FORWARD/THE SHMOOZE
Summer Stylin'In The Yamulkap
By Josh Tapper
Despite their common purpose – as a sign of respect toward God – yarmulkes come in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs, from the black velvet style worn by Haredim, to the mid-size satin skullcaps distributed at Reform bar mitzvahs. But with summer fast approaching, keep your eye out for the stylish YamulKap, dubbed a “perfect combination of yamulka and visor cap.”
Jewishly chic, the YamulKap is a simple blue cotton yarmulke fastened to a blue visor by three straps. YamulKap creator Seth Mosler came up with the idea over summer 2008 after noticing sun-drenched Jewish men relaxing in New York’s Central Park without protection.
On sale for $12.95 by direct mail only, it’s being marketing as a solution to hatless summer campers and weekend picnickers.
But, perhaps it’s not as ridiculous as it sounds. The Talmud says that Jews should cover their heads “so that the fear of heaven might be upon you.” Fair enough, but the heat of the sun can be just as bad.
(Come on, you know you want one).
By Josh Tapper
Despite their common purpose – as a sign of respect toward God – yarmulkes come in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs, from the black velvet style worn by Haredim, to the mid-size satin skullcaps distributed at Reform bar mitzvahs. But with summer fast approaching, keep your eye out for the stylish YamulKap, dubbed a “perfect combination of yamulka and visor cap.”
Jewishly chic, the YamulKap is a simple blue cotton yarmulke fastened to a blue visor by three straps. YamulKap creator Seth Mosler came up with the idea over summer 2008 after noticing sun-drenched Jewish men relaxing in New York’s Central Park without protection.
On sale for $12.95 by direct mail only, it’s being marketing as a solution to hatless summer campers and weekend picnickers.
But, perhaps it’s not as ridiculous as it sounds. The Talmud says that Jews should cover their heads “so that the fear of heaven might be upon you.” Fair enough, but the heat of the sun can be just as bad.
(Come on, you know you want one).
COOLTHINGS.COM
I've seen a guy wear a yamulka and a visor before. It makes perfect sense, especially if you want to observe your religious laws as well as keep the sun out of your eyes during the summer. The Yamulkap does the same mix and match, except it attaches the kippah to the visor, so you only need to keep a single piece of accessory around.
We're not sure how your more observant elders will react to the decidedly modern take on the traditional skullcap. Since it's designed to help you keep up with Jewish tradition while shielding your eyes and forehead from the damaging rays of the sun, they might give you a pass. If I were in their shoes, though, I'd kick your ass for wearing something that's made from 100% cotton yet looks 100% retarded. Just sayin'.
When I first saw the Yarmulkap, I was wondering what the hell that baseball cap was doing with three large holes all over it. Were they provisions for three-horned monsters who want to wear a cap? Was it something for people with head injuries? Well, alas, it was way cleverer than that - it was a sun visor attached to a yamulka by three sewn strips of fabric.
Just like the most genius accessory ever invented, the fanny pack, I'd reckon you'd get more laughs than admiration from wearing this. But I bet you don't care because you're cooler than that. Plus, it's only $12.95 apiece, so you can easily charge it to experience if it ends up ruining your date - like the guy in the photo is doing.
We're not sure how your more observant elders will react to the decidedly modern take on the traditional skullcap. Since it's designed to help you keep up with Jewish tradition while shielding your eyes and forehead from the damaging rays of the sun, they might give you a pass. If I were in their shoes, though, I'd kick your ass for wearing something that's made from 100% cotton yet looks 100% retarded. Just sayin'.
When I first saw the Yarmulkap, I was wondering what the hell that baseball cap was doing with three large holes all over it. Were they provisions for three-horned monsters who want to wear a cap? Was it something for people with head injuries? Well, alas, it was way cleverer than that - it was a sun visor attached to a yamulka by three sewn strips of fabric.
Just like the most genius accessory ever invented, the fanny pack, I'd reckon you'd get more laughs than admiration from wearing this. But I bet you don't care because you're cooler than that. Plus, it's only $12.95 apiece, so you can easily charge it to experience if it ends up ruining your date - like the guy in the photo is doing.
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