Modern Tallit
Defining what constitutes a "modern tallit" is a bit tricky: what one tallit wearer calls a modern tallit, to someone else may be a traditional tallit. If it has all black stripes, it's probably safe to call it a traditional tallit. If it has rainbow stripes you're on firm ground calling it a modern...
Halacha of Tzitzit – Rambam
To get an overview or introduction to any area of halacha, the Rambam is invariably a good place to start. Below is a translation of the halacha of tzitzit in the Rambam's magnum opus, Mishneh Torah.
Perhaps most notable about the Rambam on tzitzit is that his tying method is distinct from the accepted Ashkenazi...
Tallit Clips
For many shul-goers, tallit clips are a must. Some wear them primarily to keep the tallit in place, while others wear them more as an accessory that adds to the look of a nice tallit and lends a touch of distinction to the wearer.
Tallit Clips: From Simple to Gold and Silver
Generally tallit clips are...
Rainbow Tallit
My father-in-law's shul is fairly conservative (with a small "c"). Just about every tallit there is white with black stripes, white stripes or blue stripes, but there is one rainbow tallit. It's worn by someone who sits by the door and always flashes everyone a big smile as they step in.
Rainbow Tallit: One in...
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Tallit Hamefoar
Tallit Hamefoar can be roughly translated as Tallit Splendor. It is among the top-of-the-line tallits made by Mishkan Hatchelet, one of Israel's leading tallit manufacturers.
Until a few years ago, Mishkan Hatchelet, like its leading competitor, Talitania, had a standard quality wool tallit called Prima A.A. and a deluxe wool tallit called Chatanim. (In Hebrew,...
White Tallit
The white tallit is the most common Jewish prayer shawl. The most common white tallit has black stripes, some have blue or white stripes, and more modern tallit designs feature a range of hues.
Historically, as a reminder of techelet tzitzit, the tallit had blue stripes, which later morphed into black. “The current ...
Tallit Bag: Quality and Craftsmanship Make a Difference
It makes sense to buy tallit and tefillin bags from Israel. But guess what? Often a tallit bag sold in Israel and exported from Israel...is made in China. Even if you see the words "Tallit" or "Tefillin" embroidered in Hebrew, don't assume it was made in Israel.
Tallit Bag: Hebrew Embroidery, But Made in China
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