Tallit – Page 14 – Ben's Tallit Shop

Non-Wool Tallit Alternatives

In general, the tallit has traditionally been made of wool for centuries, and today, most quality tallits are made of 100% virgin wool. It looks good, hangs well, lasts and is the fabric of choice from a halachic standpoint. But what do you do if you happen to be allergic to wool? Silk or Acrylic...

White Tallit

Usually people choose a white-on-white tallit either for a wedding or because they are Sephardic. Although not all Sephardic Jews wear a white tallit, the custom is fairly widespread. And then there are some Ashkenazim who go with a white tallit simply because they like the classic look or want an all white tallit...

Ancient Jewish Weaving

Linen fabrics produced in Israel were vital trade goods along the route to the East. The Chinese sought linen fabrics as much as westerners sought silks. Linens were therefore as marketable in China as silks were in the West. Weaving linen textiles and glassmaking were both prime Judaic occupations in Alexandria. This was also true...

Judaica from Israel – Customs Charges

Based on my experience sending out from Israel over a thousand parcels with tallit, tzitzit, tefillin, mezuzah and other Judaica items, I can say it's extremely rare for U.S. Customs to charge duties. However, I would estimate that 5%-10% of the packages we send are taken in to Customs for an inspection, which can...

Blue Tallit

The blue tallit has been a popular choice for a long time, and that's not about to change. Even the classic black-striped tallit apparently morphed from blue. I have spoken with other tallit industry professionals who agree that the blue tallit is also a favorite among bar mitzvah boys. By "blue tallit" I mean both...

Buy a Tallit on eBay – Pros and Cons

If you decide to buy a tallit on eBay, you might find a good bargain, but it will definitely limit your options. Of course if you want to buy a used tallit, eBay is the way to go. If you find a very low-priced tallit on eBay, before you buy the tallit be sure to...

Colorful Tallit Designs from Ghana, Guatemala and Scotland

This post is probably not good for business: I'm going to share a number of exotic tallit findings I came across from around the world, but since all of the products we carry are made in Israel, you won't find these colorful tallit selections on our webstore. Looking for the Bnei Ohr rainbow-striped tallit? Click...

Techelet Tzitzit – Rambam, Raavad or Tosafot?

When you set out to buy techelet tzitzit, the first question is which kind: Rambam, Raavad or Tosafot? For those of you who are unclear on the question, when you buy a set of Ptil Tekhelet tzitzit strings, you have to select either Rambam or Raavad. Rambam - three all-white strings and one half-white half/half-blue...

Lightweight Tallit

We regularly receive inquiries about lightweight tallit options. Some people live in very warm climates or not-so-hot climates, but would like some climate control on their shoulders anyway. Others simply prefer the hang and feel of a lightweight tallit, and opt for one all year round. Go to Kalil Lightweight Tallit page>> I advise my customers...

Tallit Prayer

What is the tallit prayer? I get asked this question frequently. First of all, it's actually not a tallit prayer, but the tallit blessing recited before donning the tallit. And the blessing does not include the word "tallit" at all, but instead focuses on the tzitzits, because the mitzvah is to wear tzitzit, with the...