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Tallit Questions and Answers
A small (but growing) minority of Jewish men have begun affixing blue threads on their tzitzit. Should you?
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I was under the impression that the mitzvah of wearing tzitzit only applies to the daytime. But then I heard that many have the custom to wear tzitzit during the night as well. Can you explain the reason behind this?
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Immediately following the commandment of the tallit, the Torah states, “I am the L-rd, your G-d, Who took you out of the land of Egypt to be your G-d . . .”
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Is a new blessing recited if the tallit slips off? How about if you took it off to visit the rest room?
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What's the reason for the black stripes on the tallit and tzitzit?
The kabbalistical and practical reasons for the black stripe some have on their tallit.
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The number of coils on the tzitzit has deep mystical meaning.
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To valuate a woman based on her ability to "do whatever a man can," is to dishonor womanhood, and all the unique qualities it brings to the table.
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And why do some Ashkenazim wait until after marriage?
The answer to this question really varies depending on your ancestry and/or community custom. Allow me to share some information...
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When donning the tallit for the first time after the wedding, it is naturally being done with the intention of wearing it every day from then on...
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Since we were given the mitzvah of tzitzit in Abraham's merit, we wear the tallit specifically for "his" prayer--Shacharit...
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I noticed something interesting in the congregation I attend. Virtually everyone’s prayer shawl, the tallit, is made of wool. Is there any specific reason why I do not see any silk or cotton prayer shawls?
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Why is there an embroidered strip that looks like a crown on the top of the tallit prayer shawl?
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I understand why we hold the fringes during the Shema, which mentions the mitzvah of tzitzit, by why for Baruch She’amar?
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At the synagogue, I see that many men remove their prayer shawls (tallit) outside the bathroom. Is that just for convenience or is there something more to it?
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A tallit can also be dry cleaned. However, it might not be advisable to give a tallit to your local dry leaning establishment—if they are not familiar with tallitot...
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Being that most clothing is not four-cornered these days, why do we purposely walk around in four-cornered garments, thus obligating ourselves to wear tzitzit?
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A discussion of the different customs regarding wearing a tallit when receiving an aliyah and when leading the prayer services.
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What materials can be used for tallit and tzitzit? How are the fringes attached to the corners? And more...
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Not sure what to wear when attending Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services? This article is for you.
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One should make preparations before praying, including preparing special garments, as if one were meeting an important dignitary.
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