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Former captive Rom Braslavski says he will wear a larger kippah

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 18, 2026

What happened

Rom Braslavski posted a video announcing that he will now wear a larger kippah. He said it covers most of his head because he is Jewish and proud of it.

  • 01Rom Braslavski announced a switch from a small kippah to a larger one.
  • 02He said the larger kippah covers about three quarters of his head.
  • 03Braslavski said he is Jewish and proud of it.
  • 04The video appeared on his Instagram story on June 18, 2026.

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In this story

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Former captive Rom Braslavski says he will wear a larger kippah
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Former hostage Rom Braslavski says he will wear a larger kippah in a sign of faith
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Rom Brzlavski Says He Will Wear a Larger Kippah and Rejects Labels
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Released hostage Rom Braslavski says he will switch to a larger kippah out of Jewish pride

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