The prevailing custom among many Sephardic Jews is to wear an all-white tallit, but many other Jews also choose a solid white tallit with white stripes for aesthetic reasons, either as a Shabbat tallit, a special tallit for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur days. holidays. , or a wedding tallit to be worn under the chuppah (wedding pavilion).

White tallit options

Today, some traditional white-on-white tallits feature a textured box weave that helps keep the tallit in place on the shoulders. Often referred to as the “slip tallit”, some examples include the Hameoar and Tashbetz (The name “Tashbetz” is taken from Exodus 28:4, which refers to “a chess work coat.”) This type of fabric is flexible, making it soft to the touch and pleasant to wear.

Another option is the Beit Yosef, which is made entirely of wool, including the tie to (neckband) and corners. While a standard white tallit has satin white stripes, the Beit Yosef has stripes built into the fabric. Signature wool stripes finish the Beit Yosef Tallit a subtle refinement that sets it apart from other traditional white tallits.

Some Sephardic tallits feature unique netting fringes, much like those found on the traditional Yemenite tallit. This can add up to $40 to the price of the tallit. A white tallit known as the malchut tallit Presents short fringes in net without increasing the price.

Although more expensive, another option is a handwoven all-white tallit, which can be made from wool, cotton, or silk. The wool is made with chunky yarns that create an earthy, rugged look. Cotton uses finer threads which allow for more detail and result in a slightly finer weave. Silk offers even greater detail work and has a high shine.

Sephardic tzitzit

If you are Sephardic, or buying for a Sephardic Jew, you will probably want the tzitzit to be tied in accordance with Sephardic custom, which not all vendors are set up to accommodate.

Today, many people look for Ptil Tekhelet tzitzit, which cost at least $70. Note that instead of the traditional Ashkenazi or Sephardic tying, they should be tied according to the Rambam, the Arizal, the Vilna Gaon, or the Sefer HaChinuch. .

Tie to

Some people like the simple classic look of the all-white tallit, but want to add a bit of sparkle by adding an attractive atara (neckband). The price of most necklaces ranges from $25 to $75, but if you are considering a majestic sterling silver necklace, be prepared to pay between $200 and $400.