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, chatanim means “grooms,” and it can also be used to refer to bar mitzvah boys.)
The Chatanim Tallit features a high-density weave, so discerning tallit buyers will notice that it looks nicer up close and falls straighter. The fabric is treated to repel stains and retain whiteness over time. And the corners are made of stiff wool to help the tzitzit stay in place, i.e. not slide over around the corner (tzitzit are supposed to stay on the side with the fringe, so that they hang down right on the corner).
Then both Mishkan Hatchelet and Talitania introduced a non-slip tallit made of an airy weave. This type of wool fabric has more body to it, so the wearer feels it on his shoulders, unlike a lightweight tallit.
Tallit Hamefoar essentially combines the features of Tallit Chatanim with the non-slip tallit fabric to create a very high quality tallit with a soft, luxurious feel, making it the ultimate non-slip tallit.
At Ben’s Tallit Shop we offer a complete line of Mishkan Hatchelet tallit designs, including the Chatanim Tallit and Tallit Hamefoar. Both are available with either black or white striping and a range of tzitzit and atara options. And our prices are guaranteed to be the best you’ll find online.
