String Theory, Part 1: The Practical
The foundational mitzvah of tzitzit is meant to constantly remind us of the 613 cords of love which bind us to the Creator of heaven and earth.
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Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the Spiritual Leader and Executive Director of Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, serving one of Canada’s most dynamic Jewish communities. He also serves as Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service. He is an active member of Toronto’s Vaad HaRabbanim (Council of Orthodox Rabbis), and a voting member of the COR Kashruth Council of Canada’s executive rabbinical board. Rabbi Kaplan is featured regularly on many local television and radio shows. He is a sought after speaker, with hundreds of lectures on Chabad.org. He and his wife, Faygie, are blessed with eight children. Artistically endowed, the rabbi enjoys drawing, sketching and creating charcoal portraits.
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Great lecture. Thank you. Are tzitzit obligatory for males only and if so, why? Thank you in advance.
TY! No. In a word males require more strings to remain attached to G-d. Women are more naturally connected. To see/enjoy my continued teaching of Torah please subscribe and enable notifications on my YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/rabbimendelkaplan You may also visit my new website RabbiKaplan.TV which features all of my different classes that are hosted on multiple different platforms