March 2013 – Ben's Tallit Shop

Chabad Tallis and Tzitzis: What Sets Them Apart

March 13, 2013 June 5, 2016 By Ben
Tallit, Tzitzit

Chabad has a propensity for doing things their own way, and the Chabad tallis and Chabad tzitzis are no exception. The Chabad tallis has a unique, elaborate striping pattern and a second hole on each corner. The tzitzis tying method employs a very creative innovation of inserting the shamash through the second hole, which...

Sizing a Traditional Tallit: Size 55, Size 60 or Size 70?

March 3, 2013 March 3, 2013 By Ben
Tallit

A former customer recently contacted me, saying someone in his congregation wants a tallit just like his, but needs my input on the sizing. He wrote: Hi. I'd like to order another tallit with techeilet please All white Size 60 (the person is five foot eleven ... Is that the right size for him?) Tied according to the...