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In general, prayer shawls of traditional orthodox people don't have that gold/silver/white writing on the collar. It's trite (imo). But when it is there it is a decoration, usually embroidered with the blessing recited for the commandment of either wearing the corner fringes (which is the main part of the shawl) on any 4 cornered garment, or the specific commandment/tradition of the prayer shawl itself.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y ago
A prayer shawl (tallit) doesn't necessarily need to have gold on it.
All it needs in order to be a tallit is the strings (tzitzit) at the four corners.
Anything else you see on a tallit is design and decoration.
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∙ 8y agoThe Jewish prayer-shawl (tallith) has an added strip on one side. This can be additional cloth, or silver, or any other appropriate material. This custom began with Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz (1565-1630). The reason is that we want the tallith to always be worn with the same side up (a similar concept is stated in the Jerusalem Talmud, Shabbat 12:3).
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What is a prayer shawl and cap?
shawl-tallit cap -kippah
How does the prayer shawl works?
The prayer shawl, or Tallith, is draped over the shoulders. It symbolizes God's encompassing nearness.
What is the tallit?
The Jewish prayer shawl
How many knots in prayer shawl?
651
What are the fringes on the jewish prayer shawl called?
Tzitzit.
What is another word used for a prayer shawl?
Tallith
What is Prayer Shawl best known for?
Prayer Shawl is best known for being worn by men in ancient times. Prayer Shawls look like blankets and have fringes on each corner. You can learn more about Prayer Shawls at the Wikipedia website.
What does a prayer shawl mean?
It covers the shoulders in respect to God.
What do the beads represent on a Jewish prayer shawl?
There are no beads on a Tallit or Jewish prayer shawl. There are knots and strings called Tzitzit on each corner that represent the 613 commandments found in the Torah.
What is a tallis?
It's the Yiddish word for the Jewish prayer shawl.
What do the colors for the israel flag represent?
The Jewish prayer shawl, the tallit.
Is it all right to buy your Muslim friend a prayer shawl?
There is no such thing as an Islamic Prayer Shawl; Jews use prayer shawls (talitot), not Muslims. As for an Islamic Prayer Rug, those tend to be very personal, so if you wish to buy a rug for your Muslim friend, you should buy it with him/her instead of surprising him/her.
