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The stripes on the Tallis (prayer shawl) are a reminder that we are missing the sky-blue techelet. In biblical times the fringes consisted of blue thread and white threads. The stripes remind us of the missing blue ones, since the formula for making the blue dye was lost. See http://www.answers.com/topic/tzitzit for more information.
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What are facts about mount shasta?
Its 299,956 feet tallIts cool
Is the use of kippas and tallits biblical?
Tallitot are biblical, kippot aren't.
Why do people use tallits?
It is worn during prayer as a symbol of being enveloped by prayer and by God's presence.
Why do some Jewish men wear Tallits and others don't?
They either don't have one or they might be "too lazy" to wear one.
How many stripes are there in your flag?
There are 13 stripes total, 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes.
How many stripes are on Cuba's flag?
The flag of the Republic Cuba consists of a red triangle, one white star, and five stripes. The stripes run horizontally. There are three blue stripes and two white stripes.
What color are Garfield's stripes?
His stripes are orange and black.
Does the flag has the equal number of stripes?
If you are talking about the American flag, then no. It has 13 stripes, with red on the top and on the bottom. The 'Stars and Stripes' has 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes.
Are zebras white with black stripes or black with withe stripes?
Zebra's are white with black stripes. Zebra's are not black with white stripes.
How many horizontal stripes are on the US flag red and white?
Thirteen, the top and bottom stripes are red
What does a zebra have on it?
Black and white stripes ...but is it black with white stripes, or white with black stripes???
Are zebras white in black stripes or black in white stripes?
They are white in black stripes.
