Tallit



__**Summary**__

The Tallit could be one of the most iconic and important symbols of Judaism. As shown in the picture on the left, the cantor; or leader of worship wears the Tallit in order to qualify him to bear the Tzitziot. The Tallit is necessary in order to pray in the Jewish religion. The Tallit qualifies one to wield the Tzitziot by it's blessing, this blessing is written on the collar of the Tallit. As shown in the the picture in the middle; One must wear a Tallit when reciting the Torah for one's Bar/Bat Mitzvah. This gives the Bar/Bat Mitvfah a blessing from god and is mandatory in order to become an adult. The Tallit is the key to overall worship in the Jewish faith, and acts as a key to the reading of the Torah.

The Tallit is very meaningful to the faith of Judaism as its origins are grounded in Biblical text. According to the Old Testament, God came down to Moses and proclaimed, “Speak to the children of Israel and bid them to affix fringes to the corners of their garments... that you may look upon them and remember all the commandments of the Lord.” (Numbers 15:37-41) Because of this, many people thought of the Tallit as a special garment for the service of God, to inspire awe, and reverence for God at prayer. Through time, the Tallit has been used as a prayer shawl worn by the Jewish people during morning services, the Sabbath, and holidays besides the Tishah Be-Av. During these exceptions, the Jewish people put on their Tallit in the afternoon service instead of the morning. It is usually worn by the reader of the Torah. It is interesting that the Tallit is mostly worn by men as the Old Testament does not allow women to wear men's clothing, and the Tallit is a four cornered garment, defined as for a man. Good