Does the prohibition against holding objects during prayer apply only to the specific items listed in the Talmud (tefillin, sefer, full plate, knife, money, loaf) or to any object?
Synopsis
The Talmud lists specific items that cause distraction during prayer. Authorities dispute whether the prohibition is limited to items where there is potential for loss/harm if dropped, or whether it extends to any object at all.
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