The Tractate Soferim states that a person not observing this practice cannot serve as the hazzan, as they cannot speak the divine names. The Gemara states that while a basket is sufficient for this practice from a Biblical perspective, dat Yehudit would not be satisfied. Rabbi Yosef Elyashiv banned objects used for this practice originating from a temple at Tirupati. The Talmud states Rav Huna never walked more than four cubits without observing this practice out of respect for the glory of God. An object for this practice worn on Shabbat and holidays can be made with 13 (*) furs for Thirteen Attributes of Mercy; that object is the shtreimel. A sruga, or knitted, object for this practice is often worn by religious Zionists. Sheitel are used by many women to observe this practice for modesty. For 10 points, name this practice observed during prayer by wearing a kippah. ■END■
ANSWER: head covering [accept word forms such as covering the head; accept hair covering or wearing a wig; accept wearing a kippah and accept hat, cap, yarmulke, or shtreimel until read for “kippah”; prompt on tzniut or modesty until read; prompt on praying until read with “what does the object it is being observed with do?”] (Rabbi Elyashiv banned wigs produced from tonsuring at Tirumala due to their association with Hindu worship.)
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