The Case of Skullcaps, Plural and Singular

I enjoyed the article (“Jewish Cultural Leaders Quibble About Epochal Moment,” Aug. 11). I just wanted to point out one very minor error.

The story makes mention that, “They want to know why he doesn’t wear a Kipot [skullcap] in public.” Actually, the word Kipot is plural for Kipah. Therefore, Kipah means skullcap and Kipot means skullcaps.

IRA A. SHULMAN

Los Angeles

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