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Tallit and Tzitzit: In Depth



In the Words of the Sages
A Selection of Aggadaic Sayings about Tzitzit
Translated from the sources, a selection of our sages' sayings about the special mitzvah of tzitzit.
What's the reason for the black stripes on the tallit and tzitzit?
The kabbalistical and practical reasons for the black stripe some have on their tallit.
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Why do some people have a blue string among their tzitzit fringes?
The meaning of the blue string amongst the tzitzit fringes, and the reason why some have the blue string and others don't.
What is the significance of the number of coils on the tzitzit?
The number of coils on the tzitzit has deep mystical meaning.
Is it appropriate for a woman to wear a tallit?
To valuate a woman based on her ability to "do whatever a man can," is to dishonor womanhood, and all the unique qualities it brings to the table.
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Tzitzith - The Laws of Fringes
A brief treatise on the significance of this important mitzvah
Explores the significance of the ritually fringed four-cornered garment. Complete with basic laws, blessings and diagrams.

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