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Laws of Tzitzit

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Must one stand while wrapping in the tallit and reciting the blessing?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Standing Requirement

What is the correct manner of wrapping in a tallit gadol?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Style of Wrapping

Does a tallit katan (small four-cornered garment) fulfill the obligation of tzitzit even without wrapping?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Fulfilling the Obligation

Should the tzitzit strings of a tallit katan be worn visible outside one's outer garments or tucked in?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Tzitzit Visibility

What blessing formula is recited on the tallit katan — 'l'hitatef b'tzitzit' or 'al mitzvat tzitzit'?

2 opinions

Nusach HaBracha

When multiple people wrap in their tallitot simultaneously, can one person recite the blessing on behalf of all?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Must one separate the tzitzit strings from each other before wrapping?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Separation of Strings

Must one check the tzitzit strings before reciting the blessing to ensure they are valid?

3 opinions across 3 eras

Pre-Blessing Inspection

If one puts on a tallit katan before washing hands in the morning, must one remove it and re-bless after washing?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Impure Hands at Dressing

If one wears multiple four-cornered garments, must a separate blessing be recited on each?

3 opinions

Multiple Garments

If one wore a tallit katan and then went to synagogue to put on a tallit gadol, must one recite a new blessing on the tallit gadol?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Interruption Between Garment…

If one removes a tallit with the intention of immediately re-wearing it, must one recite a new blessing upon re-wearing?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Re-Wearing After Removal

If a tallit falls off completely by accident (without intention), must one bless upon re-wrapping?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Accidental Complete Fall

If one slept in a tallit overnight, must one recite a new blessing in the morning without removing and re-wearing it?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Sleeping in Tallit Overnight

What is the same rule for one who puts on a tallit katan before dawn (before it is light)?

1 opinions

Wearing Before Dawn

Does wearing a four-cornered garment without tzitzit violate a positive commandment?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Nature of the Obligation