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Tallit and Tzitzit: In Depth



In the Words of the Sages
A Selection of Aggadaic Sayings about Tzitzit
Translated from the sources, a selection of our sages' sayings about the special mitzvah of tzitzit.
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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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Why do some people have a blue string among their tzitzit fringes?
The meaning of the blue string amongst the tzitzit fringes, and the reason why some have the blue string and others don't.
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What is the significance of the number of coils on the tzitzit?
The number of coils on the tzitzit has deep mystical meaning.
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Is it appropriate for a woman to wear a tallit?
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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When do Jewish boys acquire their tallit--at the Bar Mitzvah?
The answer to this question really varies depending on your ancestry and/or community custom. Allow me to share some information...
Does a divorcé continue wearing a tallit?
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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Why do we wear the Tallit only for the morning prayers?
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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Tzitzith - The Laws of Fringes
A brief treatise on the significance of this important mitzvah
Explores the significance of the ritually fringed four-cornered garment. Complete with basic laws, blessings and diagrams.

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