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A black string belt worn by members of this faith symbolically separates the heart from the genitals during prayer. Robes worn by dancing maidens may have inspired this faith’s men to wear pocketless white robes that double as burial shrouds. White garments with black or dark blue stripes worn by (20[1])members of this faith have knotted fringes (20[1])on their four corners (20[1])and are prohibited from being a blend of (*) wool (10[1])and linen. (10[2])Sable, (10[1])marten, and fox tails (10[1])can be used to create the cylindrical fur hats worn by a sect (10[1])of this (10[2])faith, (10[1])whose men often wear black (10[2])suits and have sidelocks. (10[7])Adherents of this faith (10[1])may obey (10[1])head-covering mandates by wearing sheitel (“shy-tell”) wigs or brimless caps. (10[1])For 10 points, name this faith whose men wear kippot, or yarmulkes (10[2])■END■ (10[10])

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