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Wearing Tzitzis Without a Vest
Question: I often struggle to wear tzitzis over a vest, especially in the summer when it gets too hot. I’ve seen undershirt tzitzis that button up on the side. Can I wear these instead of a vest? Answer: The Rosh (Moed Katan…
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Black Stripes on the Tallis
Question: I am buying my first tallis . The shopkeeper told me that as an Ashkenazi, I should choose one with black stripes. What is the reason for this? Answer: Rambam (Tzitzis 2:8) and Rashi (Menachos 41b) write that the tz…
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Beracha on Tzitzis
Question: Is it true that married men should not recite a beracha on tzitzis ? Answer: The Rema (OC 8:6) rules that one should recite the beracha ‘al mitzvas tzitzis’ prior to putting on a pair of tzitzis ( tallis katan ).…