Is it forbidden to utter God's name with an uncovered head?
Synopsis
The Mechaber records two opinions: one forbids uttering God's name with uncovered head; another says one should protest entry into a synagogue with uncovered head. The Biur Halacha and Magen Avraham add context about where this applies.
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