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Tzitzit (TZIT-sit)

Fringes attached to the corners of garments as a reminder of the commandments.

Clothing

Although Chasidic Jews wear special and distinctive clothing, other Jews have no special requirements other than dressing modestly and not cross-dressing. For information about ritual clothing, see Tzitzit and Tallit; Yarmulke.

Tallit (TAH-lit; TAH-lis)

A shawl-like garment worn during morning services, with tzitzit (long fringes) attached to the corners as a reminder of the commandments. Sometimes called a prayer shawl.

Tallit Katan (TAH-lit kuh-TAHN)

Lit. small tallit. A four-cornered, poncho-like garment worn under a shirt so that we may have the opportunity to fulfill the commandment to put tzitzit (fringes) on the corners of our garments.

Tzitzit (TZIT-sit)

Fringes attached to the corners of garments as a reminder of the commandments.