Jewish Prayer Shawl-
All You Need To Know About the Jewish Prayer Shawl
One of the most genuine Jewish garments is the tallit (tallitot in plural form). This Jewish prayer shawl is rectangle in shape, oftentimes made of linen or wool (nowadays, polyester and silk are acceptable). On each of its four corners are trimmings which they call Tzitzit. Tallitot have what they call an Atarah, or neckbands which its wearers bless as they wear it.
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Jewish Prayer Shawl-History
The history of the Jewish prayer shawl goes way back during the era of the events of the Bible, as far as the first few books of the Old Testament. The Lord told Moses to instruct the Israelites to make fringes on the four corners of their garments, and thus people began to use the Jewish prayer shawl. The tallit’s true purpose, then, is to support the Tzitzit, which, in turn, allows its wearer to be reminded of the commandments of God. It is worn while praying during the morning, during the entire week, and even during the Shabbat and other holy celebrations. Afternoon and evening prayers are exceptions as it has been a commandment that one should only wear the shawl during the first light of day. The prayer leader, the Shaliach Tzibur, on the other hand, is allowed to wear the Jewish prayer shawl anytime he wishes.
Tallitot can be worn by Jews who have reached maturity. Most communities allow a boy to wear the Jewish prayer shawl as early as his thirteenth year. A custom exists in selected communities, meanwhile, of not wearing tallit if the person is still single. Assemblies that require people to wear tallit often have a rack full of Jewish prayer shawl available for any visitors who wish to enter the area.
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How does one wear a tallit?
- First thing you need to do is to open the Jewish prayer shawl and, using both of your hands, hold it in such a way so you could see the Atarah, or the collar part on which the sanctification is sewn.
- The berachan (the holy recitation) should be recited next.
- You will then need to kiss the end of the Jewish prayer shawl on the part of the last word of the sewn blessing.
- Hold the cloth over your head for a moment of meditation before placing the shawl around your shoulders.
- If you need to adjust it, make sure to move the Jewish prayer shawl in a gentle and respectful manner.
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