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...

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,...