Question: Do I need to make sure that my 4 year old’s tzitzis are actually kosher? Or are they too small to actually really be chayav in tzitzis hence I… Read more »
Category: Tzitzit
Tzitzis on a Tallis Torn on the Corner
Question: One of my Tzitzis strings tore at the point where it attaches to the corner. (I have attached a picture of the spot). Can I wear it in its… Read more »
Does a very wide scarf need tzitzis or a rounded corner?
Question: I am buying some fleece fabric to make long & wide scarves for the family. The bolt of fabric is 60 inches wide (152 cm). That would be the… Read more »
Bracha on Tzitzis
Question: The Zman for putting on the talis for ex. Is 6 am. Can you hold the talis over your head at 5:59:30 or before in anticipation of the 6:00… Read more »
After which word do you release the tzitziot when saying Sh’ma of Arvit on Yom Kippur
Question: My question is: After which word do you release the tzitziot when saying Sh’ma of Arvit on Yom Kippur? During Shacharit throughout the year, it says to kiss and… Read more »
Do the tzitzit string have to hang off the side of the cloth or the bottom?
Question: You know the strings that come out of the hole on the corner of the zizit? I learnt that it has to be coming out from the side and… Read more »
Tightness of First Tzitzis Knot
Question: I recently strung a tallis using some rather low-quality threads. After I was done, I noticed that for two of the double knots closest to the beged (which we… Read more »
The reason why not wearing “Techeles”
Question: Some people wear “Techeles” Tztitzis. I understand that we don’t know for sure whether it is THE RIGHT Techeles.. But maybe it is.. So why do we see Gedolei… Read more »
Using two hole Tallis koton
Question: Hi, I was at a sale of tallisim recently and the supply was low. I found begadim for a tallis koton, but they were the Chassidishe type (two holes… Read more »
A single wearing a Tallit
Question: Can an older Ashkanazi single male wear a tallit to shul, and can he cover his head with the tallit during Shomana Esrei and other times when married men… Read more »
Covering head with Tallis for Aliya
Question: Are there any sources which specifically say to cover your head with the Tallis while getting an Aliya? (Some Shuls have this as their minhag and insist that all… Read more »
Tzitzis tying at night
Question: Can I tie tzitzis onto a talis at night, since many hold that there is no chiyuv tzitzis at night, do we need to tie them at a time… Read more »
Cutting tzitzis
Question: Can I cut my tzitzis as the strings are very very long as long as I keep them to the required length? Answer: We are allowed to cut the… Read more »
Is not wearing tzitzis out a bizayon to the mitzva?
Question: When Mishna Berura (siman 8) says that those who tuck their tzitzis in their pants are being “mevazeh” the miztva, what does he mean? Please explain Mishna Berura’s intention…. Read more »
Tzitzit
Question: I have a large/wide Arba Kanfot. Is it permissible to fold over and sew the sides over to become smaller/narrower? If so, can a non-Jew do the sewing? Thank… Read more »
Black stripes on tzitzis/ talis
Question: They sell wool tzitzis with black stripes on them. Most taleisim also have these black stripes. What is their significance? Why are they only on wool tzitzis and not… Read more »
Should a kohen make a beracha on his talis koton on a day of birkas kohanim?
Question: Should a kohen make a beracha on his talis koton on a day of birkas kohanim (or in Israel every day) if he will be making a beracha on… Read more »
Pasul tzitzis for a kid
Question: My child’s tzitzis tore on Simchas Torah and the only pair of tzitzis we had for him left was one that had only three sets of strings (i.e. four… Read more »
Mesh Tallit Katan
Question: What would be the problems with the mesh tallit katan? I have heard several things: 1.) Since it’s not made of wool or cotton, it’s patur from tzitzit. 2.)… Read more »
Does tzizis have to show?
Question: I would like to know if the tzizis fringes are suppose to show; I am rather uncomfortable having it out. If you can kindly show the sources I would… Read more »
Discarding tzitzit
Question: Is it permissible to discard a Talit katan with its tzitzit? Answer: If the tzitzis are still attached to the garment it may not be discarded, but we may… Read more »
Tzitzit width?
Question: In a previous question the Rav dealt with the length of the beged for a tallis katan…what is the proper width of the beged? Answer: The proper width should… Read more »
Proper shiur for adult tzizis (length and width)
Question: What is the proper shiur (in either inches or cm’s) for a tallis katan for an adult (Length and Width of the beged)? Thanks Answer: There are different levels,… Read more »
Repairing tzitzis when the hole ripped and they fell out
Question: As you are probably, aware some people make their Tzitzis with 2 holes on each corner to put the Tzitzis through them. Now, if the Tzitzis get yanked off… Read more »
Children’s Tzitzis
Question: Do children’s tzitzis need to be put in genizah when no longer being used? Does this also apply to individual strings of the (child’s) tzitzis that rip and are… Read more »
tzitzis on Shabbos
Question: If a person does not wear tzitzis on Shabbos (this was the opinion and custom of the Brisker Rav zt”l and his talmidim), and he announced to other people… Read more »
Tzitzit on a Toga
Question: Hello, If I am be attending an event where everyone is wearing a toga (not on ritual, just as a joke) do I need tzitzit on it. It would… Read more »
Cutting frayed Tallis strings
Question: Would I be allowed to cut the tzitzis on a Tallis if they are fraying at the ends? Answer: Yes you may cut them, however it should not be… Read more »
tzitzis
Question: If one tzitzis strings hang straight down instead of being on the corner, does one still comply with the mitzvah? If one’s tallis katan is folded, is it considered… Read more »
Bracha on Talis Katan before Tallis Gadol
Question: Can a person make a bracha on a Talis kattan even if later (10-15 or longer minutes) he will make a separate Bracha on a Talis gadol? Is it… Read more »
Tzizit in Extreme Heat
Question: Is one allowed to take off his tzizit if he is in a particularly hot place, does “Minhag Yisrael Torah” make a difference? Answer: In fact this is beyond… Read more »
Sealing Tzitzis
Shalom. Is it permissible to add a little clear nail polish to the end of Tzitzit to prevent them from fraying and to the end of the knots to prevent… Read more »
Soiled Tzitzis
I was walking outside one shabbos with my tzitzis over my shirt and i noticed that there was a black spot on them im not sure if it was bird… Read more »
Tzitzis for a Cape
My son has a superhero costume that comes with a cape attached to the shirt by velcro. The cape has four corners and is cotton. Is the cape obligated to… Read more »
Genizah for Tzitzis
Tzitzis which are not kosher and or worn out, do they have to be buried in the genizah? Answer: They may be discarded without geniza. However, they should not be thrown… Read more »
Tzitzis Without Undershirt
Dear Rabbi, I have some questions regarding wearing tzitzit. 1. Is one allowed to wear his tzitzit directly on his skin, or is it considered disrespectful because of the sweat…. Read more »
Sefardi Tzitzis for Ashkenazi
For Ashkenazim who opt to tie tzitzis with Rambam/Yemenite chulyot (typically using techeiles, but also with all-white) would it be advisable to add a double knot before the efardi hulyos,… Read more »
Biblical Tzitzis
Now a days a beged with tzitzis has on each corner 4 strings that are then tied in such a way so it comes out as 8 strings altogether hanging… Read more »
Disposal of Old Tzitzis
Whats the best way to dispose of used tzizit strings that a bracha was made on or otherwise? Answer: They may be wrapped up in a bag and discarded of… Read more »
Removing Tzitzis Strings
Can a person remove tzitzit strings from one tallis katan, and place it unto another tallis katan that one wants to use or likes better? Answer: This is permissible. see… Read more »
Tallis Katan in Bathroom
Hello, Is it proper to remove tallis katan for עשיית צרכים if possible? Thank you Answer: There is no need to remove the tallis katan before using the bathroom. Common… Read more »
Length of Tzitzis Strings
Can one make a bracha on tallis kattan, if the strings are shorter than double the knots? Is this just a hidur. Explain further. What if its longer, should one… Read more »
Length of Tzitzis
Lchotchilla should one’s tzitit strings be 2 times the knots? If its longer, should they be cut? Can one use a ceramic scissor or knife, non metal? Answer: Yes, they… Read more »
Tzitzis by Night
Dear Rabbi If someone takes there tzitzis at night and hasn’t yet kiryat shema (as they davened mariv before nacht), is there a requirement to put on them on again… Read more »
Bracha on Tallis Katan
Dear Rabbi, If one is going to take his talis katan off for a long period of time (around an hour) which situation would be best? a)When making the bracha… Read more »
Proper Time for Talis Katan
Dear Rabbi I wanted to know the best way to make the bracha on a talis katan in the morning (I am no married and hence, I do not wear… Read more »
Tzitzis for Night and Day
I have two tzitziot, one for during the day and one to sleep in at night. When I wake up in the morning I take off my night tzitzit and… Read more »
Undershirt with Tzitzis on Shabbos
Shalom. There is a type of undershirt available on the market made of partially synthetic material with Tzitzit attached (http://www.mishkan-hatchelet.co.il/חולצתגופיית-ספורט/1187-חולצת-ספורט-מידה-s.html). This undershirt has snap-ons to connect. Is it permissible to… Read more »
Tzitzis Strings Ripped
Shalom, How many of the eight tzitzit stands may break (at the point where the stands emerge from the last knot) before the tzitzit are pasul? Thank you. Answer: Provided… Read more »
Direction of Winding Tzitzis
Shalom, Regarding ציצית which direction should the shamash be wound around the other strings? Thank you. Answer: I’ve seen that people generally do this clockwise, but do not know of… Read more »