Does tying two tzitzit strings together before entering a cemetery exempt one from the prohibition?
Synopsis
The Shulchan Aruch reports the custom of tying two corner-tzitzit together when entering a cemetery but rules it accomplishes nothing. All later authorities agree this practice is ineffective.
More in Tzitzit in Cemeteries
Is it permitted to enter a cemetery while wearing visible tzitzit when the fringes do not drag on the graves?
3 opinions
Does the prohibition on visible tzitzit in a cemetery apply when the tzitzit are covered (tucked in or hidden under an outer garment)?
4 opinions
Do the cemetery tzitzit restrictions apply within four cubits of a single corpse or grave, outside of a formal cemetery?
4 opinions
Do pallbearers who wear visible tzitzit violate the prohibition of 'mocking the poor' when the deceased's tallit has had its tzitzit removed?
4 opinions
Related from other topics
If the corners of a tallit are folded, tied up, or sewn to appear rounded or trimmed, is it exempt from tzitzit?
How to Tie Tzitzit
What conditions must be met for an astringa (fastener) on an open kapa garment to exempt it from tzitzit?
How to Tie Tzitzit
Are Egyptian garments (guchash) and other regional garments from Turkey and Ashkenaz exempt from tzitzit despite having four corners?
How to Tie Tzitzit
Must tzitzit strings be spun with explicit verbal declaration of intent (lishmah)?
Who Is Obligated in Tzitzit
Are tzitzit strings valid if spun by a non-Jew while a Jew stands over him and instructs him to do it lishmah?
Who Is Obligated in Tzitzit
Must tzitzit strings also be twisted/spun-together (shezurah) lishmah?
Who Is Obligated in Tzitzit
Discussion
Discussion coming soon.
The Daily Law
One question. Every opinion. Every morning.
A new halakhic question and the full spectrum of rabbinic thought, delivered daily.