Must Torah scholars specifically pray while wrapped (meatef) in a garment?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that the way of Torah scholars is to pray only while wrapped. The Rema and Aruch HaShulchan elaborate on the custom of clasping hands during times of divine anger and dressing nicely in times of peace.
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