Face in the arm in Tahnanun- when did it start? [closed]

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What are the arguments against putting the face in the arm in Tahahnun? When did this Minhag start?

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asked Jan 24, 2012 at 0:58

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What makes you think there are arguments against this custom?
– Dave
Jan 24, 2012 at 1:15
@Dave I think I've heard that there are in the name of Arizal.
– Hacham Gabriel
Jan 24, 2012 at 1:15
possible duplicate: judaism.stackexchange.com/q/5413/759
– Double AA ♦
Jan 24, 2012 at 1:16
Maybe the "when did this minhag start" aspect could be emphasized in order to avoid the duplication.
– Dave
Jan 24, 2012 at 1:20
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well sephardim do not have the practice
– simchastorah
Jan 24, 2012 at 2:18

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