Jewish Tallit for Sale: A Unique Spiritual Fashion Statement
The tallit is basically a Jewish prayer shawl that is worn on the outer clothing both by Jewish men and women after they reach their Bar Mitzvah (for Boys) and Bat Mitzvah (for Girls). They are especially worn by Jews during their morning prayer and also during the Jewish holidays as well as Sabbath. In Ashkenazi communities, the Jewish tallit for sale is usually worn only by men, holding different customs about it.
Adding value to it, the Jewish prayer shawl comprises of special twined and knotted fringes which are called as tzitzit, bounded on tallit’s four corners. The tallit has a biblical importance further claiming its value since ancient times and is usually made of silk, cotton, or wool. The Jewish tallit for sale can be made using any material, but the mixture of linen and wool is strictly forbidden. Because the mixture of linen and wool commonly called as Shatnez is prohibited by the Tora.
Significance of Jewish Tallit
The holy shawl is usually gifted by a father-in-law to son-in-law, from a teacher to a student or from a father to a son. As per old sayings, tallitot are even presented in dowry when marriage ceremony takes place. Younger men usually refrain from wearing a tallit as it may display their eligibility for marriage which is an added advantage for unmarried women. During marriages the prayer shawl holds a special significance as they are presented with all love and regards further binding the relation stronger.
The Purpose of the Tallit
The four corners of the tallit are tied with special knots called Tassels (Tzitzit) in fulfillment of the biblical commandment. The purpose of the Tallit is to hold the Tassels that remind us of all the commandments God gave us through the Torah. Also, the way of the tying the tzitzit on the Tallit varies according to Ashkenazi and Sephardic customs, hence, making it difficult for people to choose the right one, whether for themselves or their children. Many tallitot come with black or blue stripes woven in along the shorter ends. They also commonly have an artistic motif (known as Atarah) of some kind along the top long end.
Tallit originally was a rectangular mantel that looked alike blanket that was worn by men in ancient ages. Initially, it was worn as a daily habit, but after the Jew’s exile from Eretz Israel, they adopted the fashion of their gentile neighbors and the talliot became a religious prayer garment.
Types of Jewish Tallit
• Tallit Katan – They are the small talliot worn almost always by boys and men. Usually worn under the clothing, tallit Katan should be atleast 16*16 inches both in the front and back. The tallit Katan is generally referred to simply as Tzitzit.
• Tallit Gadol – They are the large talliot worn during morning prayers. These talliot are usually large enough that comes covering most of the wearer’s body.
Traditional and Modern Jewish Tallit
Jewish tallit for sale are usually classified into 2 categories – traditional and modern. Traditional Talliot are white and often made of wool, with stripes coming in white, blue and black, also possibly adorned with silver or gold as an embellishment. This style is generally prevalent in traditional and orthodox congregations. While a modern one comes in array of colors and designs. They are equally suitable for men as well as women, although some colors and designs are especially targeting women. Traditional talliot are quite large covering a large part of the body, folded over the shoulders and hanging down over the back, sometimes also put over the head. A more modern one is the shawl style, which is simply put over the shoulders, not founded hanging down.
Things to ensure while wearing a Tallit
If you happen to be a woman and wish to wear tallit, there are certain points that you need to keep in mind namely:
• Bring the tallit across the shoulders.
• Place the tallit over your head and bring the neckband as near the mouth as possible.
• Fringes are correct and held in place.
• Neckband held at either end.
The experience of choosing Jewish tallit for sale can be highly personal one, with each person choosing the design, pattern and color that suit him the most. Every silk tallit produced by galileesilks.com has been sculptured by most experienced craftsmen who are highly skilled to bring the best. They invest their 100% in creating inspired and new color combination tallit along with a blend of beautiful meaning in each. Select from their distinguished and ethical designs.
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