Can the lulav be held via a handle, wrapper, or with rings/tefillin on the hand?
Synopsis
A handle is valid if the taking is done respectfully. Placing in a vessel is invalid. Wrapping in cloth: some invalidate. Tefillin or rings on hand: custom to remove, but legally valid since the whole hand is not covered.
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