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This Kippah Could Save a Kid’s Life

Mom of 5 Chanie Apfelbaum came up with a simple, clever idea to notify others that her son has severe allergies: an “allergy alert” kippah. Full Story

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ikkipah
July 19, 2017 2:18 pm

Sarale and Dina U guys ROCK!!!!!!
May U both continue ur great work……and much continued success!!!!

Nice...
July 19, 2017 7:01 am

It’s not quite aesthetically pleasing to have a Kippa that looks like an emergency Kippa. You can iron stickers with allergen information inside. If it is that urgent, your child can wear a medical tag.

To #22
July 17, 2017 10:34 pm

Poster #18 quotes an article where it mentions that Rabbi Bisritzky received a message from the Rebbe to temove it.

We know that the copper snake Moshe Rabbeinu made was later destroyed due to the Yidden treating it like an idol.

Amazing idea
July 17, 2017 10:23 pm

what a caring creative mother keep it up!

Mr. Concerned
July 17, 2017 3:45 pm

BS”D a serous thing, even nut free nosh for ex made in a
machine that made nut nosh could be a danger to such a child, hopefully they outgrow the allergies

such a genius
July 17, 2017 10:02 am

This woman is a real genius and her idea brought tears to my eyes. And the other mother who also did it.

For girls
July 17, 2017 3:51 am

There is a necklace that u get or bracelets that have the symbol for people with allergies. Ask your local doctor….

I love the idea!
July 16, 2017 4:41 pm

And agree with the commentators that the snake should be removed, and the list of specific allergies could be on the outside (maybe even on a thicker edge) or on the back.

for girls
July 16, 2017 3:09 pm

use a cap/hat/bow/
gr8 idea why look at the bad Side of it but name in the inside isa good idea

Not a new idea
July 16, 2017 1:55 pm

There’s a kid in my community who’s had a yarmulke like this made with fabric paint by his mother for a while. It also lists his allergies on the outside so you can see them right away. His mother made it.

Zag
July 16, 2017 1:55 pm

Great idea, may I add that you put his name on the Kippa as well. Just in case the boys exchange Kippa.

COLORS TO MATCH
July 16, 2017 1:53 pm

as long as it has the allergy emblem, why can’t the yarmulkas be made in a variety of colors (keeping the emblem same but the background – yarmulka material – any color) and also variety of fabrics – cotton, velvet for dressier, etc ?

Great idea!
July 16, 2017 12:42 pm

But what about for girls?

Nechash HaNechoshet
July 16, 2017 12:40 pm

The symbol with the snake comes from the incident in the midbar when people were bitten by snakes. Hashem told Moshe to put the snake on a stick and everyone should look up at the snake, and then put their trust in Hashem to heal them. If that’s what Hashem said, why should it be a problem?

Genius
July 16, 2017 11:00 am

Kol Hakavod!!

How would he feel?
July 16, 2017 10:52 am

B”H
It’s a nice idea to protect your son but do you really think he will appreciate people going over to him and flipping over his yarmulke?? Don’t you think it would make him feel uncomfortable? Can it just say – ask me? Or have pictures of the foods?

creative
July 16, 2017 10:15 am

Ginues! Is there one for autism?

Logo
July 16, 2017 9:27 am

Hats off to you, Mrs. Apfelbaum (pun intended).
May I suggest you simply remove the snake from the staff?
Have a look at the way Crown Heights Hatzalah did the same on their ambulances, pursuant to the Rebbe’s guidance.
This is especially so as these yarmulkas are intended for young children.
Thank you for this potentially life saving project!
Have a look: https://www.google.com/search?q=Crown+heights+Hatzalah+logo&client=ms-android-att-us&prmd=nimv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjfsZTfgI7VAhUk9YMKHVYtDdwQ_AUICigC&biw=360&bih=560#imgrc=_

So creative!!
July 16, 2017 9:27 am

Chanie, you did it again! Slam dunk! You amaze me over and over again. You are ka”h brimming with talent and creativity. Thank you for this wonderful idea it will surely helps keep boys with allergies safer and allow worried parents to breathe a bit easier.

Take out the snake
July 16, 2017 9:17 am

It’s a beautiful idea I encourage it a lot at the same time I would say to remove the snake same way we do not have it on the Hatzala Logo.

The reason why we do not believe in the snake is because it became an Avoda Zahra, people thinking that it was the snake that cured Everyone by the plague. However the snake was really meant everyone should look up at it but look up towards the Heavens to pray to Hashem. Therefore our rabbis told us to remove the snake, because people took the wrong idea.

I have an idea for girls!
July 16, 2017 9:14 am

It’s called a watch, people with diabetes wear this watch and this way they know what to do with them…

Chani apfelbaum
July 16, 2017 8:24 am

Smartest mom! Best chef/ blogger

Schneur
July 16, 2017 7:42 am

Don’t put a snake on a yarmulke!
You could use Hatzalah’s logo instead

smart
July 16, 2017 7:36 am

but instead why don’t you customize and put pictures. of all allergic foods? or the most dangerous ones

Photo!!
July 16, 2017 7:27 am

Great photo! Was it taken by STP Designs?

need one on a big bow for girls
July 16, 2017 6:59 am

bow manufactures…one for girls in same design…really necc. and important

Smart
July 16, 2017 6:54 am

Good for boys. What about for girls?

Smart
July 16, 2017 6:49 am

What a brilliant idea!!
Cute kid also:)

A Tichel?
July 16, 2017 5:30 am

any idea for a girl with allergies?

Girls
July 16, 2017 2:53 am

Can we make a headband or necklace for girls?

what about girls?
July 16, 2017 1:30 am

My grandson age 8 could use one but also my granddaughter age 3.

Ikippah Rocks
July 16, 2017 12:58 am

Best kippahs in town.

Anon
July 16, 2017 12:38 am

Is there one for autistic kids???
Way to go….

Wow!
July 16, 2017 12:29 am

Very ingenious!

Brilliant
July 15, 2017 11:30 pm

Idea

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