A tallit is a special shawl used during certain prayer periods in Jewish religion and custom. Tallits can be purchased through Amazon or on special sites selling Jewish items such as AJudaica.
That's it. That's the Hebrew word. It's pronounced "tah-LEET".In English, it's usually called a "prayer shawl". Personally, I think it loses pzazz in the translation.
Tallit is a Hebrew word. It is spelled (טלית).
The tallit, a traditional Jewish prayer shawl, is typically worn during morning prayers, Shabbat, and festivals in the synagogue. It features fringes, known as tzitzit, on its corners, which serve as a reminder of the commandments. Wearing the tallit symbolizes spiritual elevation and connection to Jewish heritage, and it is often draped over the shoulders or wrapped around the body during prayer. The tallit is usually put on after the morning blessings, marking a transition into a sacred space.
It is a small double clip, connected with a chain, that helps hold the tallit on.
Tallit is the Hebrew word for tallit. The English term is "prayer shawl."
In Jewish tradition, a boy does not wear a tallit intil he becomes a bar mitzvah (turns 13) as wearing a tallit is an adult obligation.
it is important as it is a jewish tradition they are passed down from a farther to his son who then gives it to his son and so onbecause they pray with it
The only thing about a tallit that's governed by "rules" of construction is the "tzitzit" (strings)on the four corners. Everything else is design, decoration, ornamentation, enhancement, etc.On a tallit where you see alphabetical characters, usually on the reinforced edge where it fitsagainst the wearer's collar, the writing typically consists of a portion of the blessing that thewearer recites when he puts on the tallit.Since the writing is adornment and decoration, it's purely a matter of personal preference anddesign, so any other appropriate content may appear. I've seen phrases on the tallit quoted fromthe passage in the Torah where the relevant commandment is given pertaining to the "tzitzit".If there's writing on a tallit, it's purely for decoration. There's no requirement for it. Whenit's there, it's typically the text of the blessing that's said when the tallit is put on.
To clean a tallit, it is recommended to follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. In general, hand-washing is more preferable than machine-washing. Fill a basin with lukewarm water and a mild detergent, and gently soak and swish the tallit. Rinse it thoroughly, squeeze out any excess water, and hang it to dry. Do not wring or twist the fabric, as it may damage the tallit.
A Tallit has tassels on each of its four corners. These tassels are supposed to have some white and some sky-blue (Techelet) threads. We have lost the tradition have to produce these sky-blue threads. To remind us that they are supposed to be there, the Tallit has stripes on it.
A good place to buy a tallit online is from Israel. Shipping is affordable and your purchase helps support Israel. The following is a partial list of reputable webstores that sell tallits: aJudaica Israel Judaica Source Gabrieli Tallit Art and Judaica HaSofer Ben's Tallit Shop
A tallit is a garment with 4 corners. It's made of wool and rectagular in shape. Each corner has fringes called Tzitzit. You can read more about it and see pictures at http://www.answers.com/topic/tallit.