Tallit

A tallit (Hebrew: טַלִּית; Ashkenazi pronunciation: talis; Sephardic pronunciation: talit; Yiddish: טאַלִּיס, talis; Ladino: טאַלִּית, talit) is a Jewish prayer shawl traditionally worn by adult men during the morning prayers, including the wearing of the tefillin, and on certain festivals. The tallit is a rectangular shawl with fringes tied in each of its four corners, known as tzitzit (Hebrew: צִיצִית), which hold significant religious symbolism. The tallit is typically made of wool or cotton and is often white with black stripes, although other colors and designs are also used. The wearing of the tallit is a mitzvah (commandment) as prescribed in the Torah (Numbers 15:37-41), and it serves as a reminder of the 613 commandments given to the Jewish people. The tallit is also worn by some Jewish women, particularly in progressive and liberal Jewish communities, reflecting evolving traditions and interpretations within Judaism.