Former captive Rom Braslavski says he will wear a larger kippah
Former captive Rom Braslavski posted a video to his Instagram story saying he has decided to switch from the small kippah he had worn until now to a larger one that covers most of his head. In the clip, he said, "I decided to take on wearing a big kippah that covers three quarters of the head, for the simple reason that I am Jewish and I am proud of it."
The statement was published on Wednesday, 18 June 2026, at 23:13. The article identifies Braslavski as a survivor of captivity and notes that he shared the message personally on social media.
No further details were given about the reason for the change beyond his explanation that the larger kippah reflects his Jewish identity and pride.
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