Does a tallit katan (small four-cornered garment) fulfill the obligation of tzitzit even without wrapping?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules a tallit katan fulfills the tzitzit obligation even without the act of wrapping. He recommends placing it over the head and wrapping for at least daled amot before wearing it normally. The Beur HaGra and Aruch HaShulchan confirm this is the normative law.
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