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 »
Category: Tzitzit
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 »
Time for Tallis
Shalom, When is the earliest time that bracha over tzitzit is valid bedieved? Is there a period of sefek before that time? Thank you. Answer: In this matter there is… Read more »
Tallis for Mussaf
Shalom, Need a tallis be worn for mussaf (for example if a person took it off after shacharis knowing that they’d only be able to daven mussaf later on)? If… Read more »
Dragging Tzitzis on Floor
Hello is there a problem with the tzitzis of a Talis Gadol touching or dragging on the floor ? Is one allowed lchatchila to hold all the tzitzis in his… Read more »
Purple Threat on Tallis
Shouldn’t we use a tallit with the purple thread. Answer: This is a delicate issue that many have addressed in recent years, and focuses around two questions: 1) Is there… Read more »
Tallis Before Tefillin
I read that ancient Minhag before Shulchan-Aruch era was to put on Tefillin first then Tallit-Gadol. Is it true? Answer: I am not aware of this custom. The Shulchan Aruch… Read more »
Gartel Over Tallis
Hello. Can a gartel be worn OVER a Tallis Gadol? Thank you. Answer: Yes. A Tallis Gadol is an “item of clothing” and there is no problem in wearing a… Read more »
Washing Tallis
Can a Tallis Gadol be washed in a washing machine? Can it be ironed afterwards? Answer: It can be, but many prefer to use dry cleaning because of the concern… Read more »
Glue on Tzitzis
The last knot on my Talis always opens up which causes the shamash to unwind. I applied some glue to the knot to keep it in place so that it… Read more »
Tzitzis Bending In
I had a new pair of tzizit made. The person made the tzizit bend in on the sides, not flush to the sides.The beged is some what folded in where… Read more »
Tzitzis Knots In
I heard that if one who wears his tzitzis out of his pants, should not wear the knots outside of his pants only the strings themselves. Is there any truth… Read more »