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09:25

Everything you will love to know about a Jewish Prayer Shawl

Did you ever try to find a tallit online? So what are tallits and what are its uses? In this post I will answer most of your common questions related to Jewish prayer shawls – the tallit in Judaica terms.

What does the tallit mean?

The prayer shawl reminds the Jew the commandments of Torah. The tallit hold fringes (tzitzit). Now in search for the co-relation between the tallit and the commandments of God, some amazing discoveries were made. The numerical value of the fringes is 600. Each of them holds 8 threads and 5 knots. The sum totals to 613 which corresponds to the 613 commandments contained in the Torah.

These fringes not only remind the 613 divine commandments, but present the central doctrine of Judaism, that the Lord is One.

What are the ways to wear a tallit?

There are two ways in general which observant Jewish prayer shawls boys and men keep the commandment to wear the tzitzit.
The 1st way is wearing the Tallit Gadol. Worshipers wrap themselves up in this large prayer shawl while offering the morning prayers. Linen is the primary fiber for the Tallit Gadol.

The 2nd way is wearing the Tallit Katan. It takes the form of a small poncho and worn under the shirt. Worn often over an undergarment, the Tallit Katan must not touch the skin.

What are the Features of a Jewish Prayer Shawl?

Traditional tallitot are made of wool. They have black or blue stripes on a white or natural background. Nowadays you can find a rainbow of colors in the synagogue. These designs are common among younger men and women.

Fabric you can choose from:

• Wool
• Silk
• Rayon or
• Cotton

A solid color for the body will be perfect. On it, patterned fabric reinforcing at the corners and the atarah will suit the best. You can also embroider decorations onto the fabric.

Cutting

Traditional tallitot measures:

• 72” or 80” long (Customize as per your need) and
• Width 36” for a small bar or bat mitzvah child to 72” for a tall man.

Your tallit should not be wider than the distance from your neck to the back of your knees. Also hem the sides so that your fabric doesn’t ravel.

Due to the laws of shaatnez (mixed cloth of linen and wool), a tallit must not include wool and linen together if it is not for fashion purposes.

Where Can I find the best Tallits?

There are many Judaica Stores in the market. But if you are searching something that is authentic, Galilee Silks is the best. They have designers who are artists and hand-paint the prayer shawl. Further the best part is, Galilee Silks not only offers tallits but also has various other items like scarves chuppahs and so on.

If you are looking for something unique, connect today. With excellent designs, the wholesale section of Galilee Silks allows you to make purchases on bulk. Further you can always ask for a free quote.

So what are the things that you would like to add about tallits? Share them with us in the comment section.

08:58

How and where did I find the best tallit prayer shawls?

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A tallit is not just a piece of cloth in the lives of a Jew. It keeps significant importance in religious as well as well spiritual terms. Its relation to 613 commandments of the Torah remains a prominent reason. Today, tallit-prayer shawls are not worn solely by Jews, but Christians also use them.

I was looking to by a bar mitzvah tallit for my little boy who was about the age for this ceremony. Bar Mitzvah is one of the auspicious ceremonies and everyone in the family celebrates this ceremony as the young one gets blessed. In search for finding something new, I almost visited every Judaica store in the market. But things were as usual and boring!

What are AS-USUAL tallits!

It means that most of them were very common and had normal designs.

Bar Mitzva is once in a lifetime occasion and I wanted something different. In fact, I had an image set in my mind. When you have decided the type you are looking for, it becomes very difficult to make a selection from the common ones.

What I was searching for?

Now you might not face a challenge like me because I am an artist. With an artistic eye, I always wanted hand painted things. But most of the places you will find normal machine prints.

Hand painted costs more. But considering the occasion, it is acceptable. Even when after searching for about a week, I was fed up with the products, I thought to make one. But the time was very less.

The last option left was to search online

If you search for tallit prayer, multiple websites comes up. Now being a layman in online retail stores, I asked my nephew to look for it. He is an expert and orders most of the things online.

He says that online shopping is the best as you can have products in much lesser prices than retail stores – around on the street! Trusting his word of mouth, I sat with him to hunt the best product down.

Tallit – Prayer Shawls from Galilee Silks

As we were going through various products, suddenly one product caught my eye. It was not only excellent, but was made on pure fabric. Purity of fabric keeps significant importance in Jewish customs.

We made a general search in Google, and hovered through in the images section. This particular tallit was not only hand painted, but was hand as well. But that was not the design I was searching for. So I asked my nephew to click on the visit website tab.

As he clicked, I was amazed to find such diverse varieties! Moreover, the products were not only unique but had various categories. Prices at Galilee Silks are reasonable and I guarantee that you will not find similar products anywhere else!

I ended up buying not only tallits but hand painted scarves!

One of the biggest concerns for tallits is; it must come with a matching kippa, an atara and a bag. This makes a product complete. At Galilee Silks you are going to find them all. In fact, if you go through the color chart on their websites, you will find some unique patterns. I was so attracted that I bought 4 scarves for my loved ones.

Verdict

Galilee Silks is a complete Judaica Store as is the best among the market. I now believe that online markets are better than retrial store on the streets in most of the cases. In fact the prices are much reasonable!

So if you are willing to find the best Tallit-prayer shawls, get them here. If you are having queries, connect with me directly through this post. Pots your queries in the comments and I will be happy to help.

Cheers

04:05

Finding the best Bat Mizva Tallit Online! My way of shopping

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Fashion is something that makes us happy. Being a girl, we strive to feel the perks of woman hood. In fact, as a young one, we try to look mature and our fashion helps us a lot. Today trends are changing every minute. Being a Jewish Girl, if we look for traditional ways of fashion, there are not many things. But I have found an excellent place to find them. In this post I am going to help you find some unique Bat Mitzva Tallits.

These tallits are not limited to the occasion of Bat Mitzva, but also come in various trending fashion. Apart from that, most of the tallits for girls you find in the market comes from Galilee Silks wholesale section! All set to find more? Read on.

Girlies Shopping is way more Complex!

Girls and women, take pride in that. We make it complex and we love our fashion hunt to be complex. It is because there is no thrill in finding things the easy way.

I am well accustomed with online shopping and I asked my mother that I will select my own Bat Mitzva Tallit. All you need is to pay for it. As soon as she agreed, I took charge and started surfing through various online stores.

My way of shopping is simple yet complex. I am very specific about handmade products and colors. Machine prints are common and you can find 8 out of 10 tallits in the streets are common in nature. It was my Bat Mitva, and I wanted to look authentic. So I started searching for different color patterns.

Searching Google’s Image Tab Section

I just knew that I can’t find things if I search the web. So I limited my search to the image tab. Images are easier to surf when you have a selected product in mind. If you are willing to a research by your own, you will be amazed with the image results.

Hovering over few of them, I came across women tallits. That was some other website. I clicked on it and found that, in the description section it was written, product from Galilee Silks. So I clicked on it and landed on their page!

Huge stocks, excellent designs and vivid colors!

If you are looking for designer products in budget, you are going to find them all at Galilee Silks. Moreover, their categories are not limited to women’s tallits, but also for men. Apart from that, you have table clothes, scarves and many more.

I selected a product and it was the Blue Printed Tallit. This tallit is made of pure silks and is hand painted. Its design is far more elegant and is the work of in-house artists at Galilee Silks. A photo would be nice. Have a look.

Verdict

After doing some research, I found that their wholesale section helps many vendors to earn a living worldwide! Prices can vary. But if you are looking for the best price, you have it at Galilee Silks.

Visit the website and let me know if you have found your choice. Share your experience with me in the comments. Connect with me and share your products image.

Love

03:49

Everything in Short about Jewish Prayer Shawls

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Did you ever try to find a tallit online? So what are tallits and what are its uses? In this post I will answer most of your common questions related to Jewish prayer shawls – the tallit in Judaica terms.

What does the tallit mean?

The prayer shawl reminds the Jew the commandments of Torah. The tallit hold fringes (tzitzit). Now in search for the co-relation between the tallit and the commandments of God, some amazing discoveries were made. The numerical value of the fringes is 600. Each of them holds 8 threads and 5 knots. The sum totals to 613 which corresponds to the 613 commandments contained in the Torah.

These fringes not only remind the 613 divine commandments, but present the central doctrine of Judaism, that the Lord is One.

What are the ways to wear a tallit?

There are two ways in general which observant Jewish boys and men keep the commandment to wear the tzitzit.

The 1st way is wearing the Tallit Gadol. Worshipers wrap themselves up in this large jewish prayer shawl while offering the morning prayers. Linen is the primary fiber for the Tallit Gadol.

The 2nd way is wearing the Tallit Katan. It takes the form of a small poncho and worn under the shirt. Worn often over an undergarment, the Tallit Katan must not touch the skin.

What are the Features of a Jewish Prayer Shawl?

Traditional tallitot are made of wool. They have black or blue stripes on a white or natural background. Nowadays you can find a rainbow of colors in the synagogue. These designs are common among younger men and women.

Fabric you can choose from:

• Wool
• Silk
• Rayon or
• Cotton

A solid color for the body will be perfect. On it, patterned fabric reinforcing at the corners and the atarah will suit the best. You can also embroider decorations onto the fabric.

Cutting

Traditional tallitot measures:

• 72” or 80” long (Customize as per your need) and
• Width 36” for a small bar or bat mitzvah child to 72” for a tall man.

Your tallit should not be wider than the distance from your neck to the back of your knees. Also hem the sides so that your fabric doesn’t ravel.

Due to the laws of shaatnez (mixed cloth of linen and wool), a tallit must not include wool and linen together if it is not for fashion purposes.

04:08

9 Amazing Facts on Tallits, best Place for buying Silk Tallit

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You might be looking to buy a silk tallit. This blog will give you the best place to find them. If you are willing to make a purchase right now, find the link embedded down below. By the way, if you are looking to add some of the amazing facts on tallits to your pool of knowledge, you are at the right place.

We are experts from Galilee Silks and we have hands on experience in hand crafting unique tallits. Apart from manufacturing, we also take interest in promoting knowledge on tallits. So let’s get started.

9 amazing facts about tallits:

I am listing them in points. Since I feel bored reading sections in the form of paragraphs, I am sure that you might also feel the same. Grab a cup of coffee or a drink and read on.

1. A tallit is a prayer shawl worn by Jews. We wear it during weekday morning services, on holidays, and on the Sabbath. During evening prayers on these days, only the prayer leader or the Cantor and the Torah reader wears it.

2.In general, the tallit is made of wool and has special knotted and twined fringes (tzitziot). It remains attached at each of its four corners.

3.People wear tallit on the basis of biblical command 15:37-41. Here God says to Moses:

Address to the children of Israel and ask them to affix tzitziot on the corners of their tallits. You may look upon them to remember the commandments of God.

4.The tzitziot are more important than the tallit itself. It is to bear the fringes i.e. the tzitziot as commanded by God in Numbers 15.

There are 2 kinds of tallit

• Tallit gadol and

• Tallit katan

The tallet gedola or gadol means a large tallit. It is worn over a person’s clothing. This tallit rests on the shoulders of the wearer.

5.In general terms a tallit is woven of wool or silk. It is white in color, with black, blue or white stripes at its ends. The silk tallit varies in sizes from 36 × 54 inches to 72 × 96 inches approx.

6.There are no specifications in religious terms for the tallit. Hence they come in a variety of sizes, materials and artistic patterns as well. It is a simple garment which displays the divinely coordained fringes. Without the tzitziot a tallit is not sacred in itself.

7.The tallit ketannah or tallit katan means a small tallit. It is worn beneath the shirt as an undergarment. To be specific, a tallit katan must not touch your body. It is generally worn between the undershirt and the outer shirt.

8.Blue is one of the most popular colors for tallit embroidery. It is because of the symbolic significance of blue in Judaism. Also in terms of biblical command for the fringes, it specifies, “Let them attach a cord of blue to each corner" (Numbers 15:38)”

9. Observant Jewish men are buried wrapped in their tallit. The atara is removed for the deceased. Also one of the fringes is cut off. This symbolizes that legal obligations are no longer required of the deceased!

So these are some of the amazing points that I think are worth adding to your pool of knowledge. So if you are willing to buy a Silk tallit, come to us. We are Galilee Silks, the best hand-made Judaica products store online. For more connect with us or post comments below.

Cheers

07:12

Review on Galilee Silks. Buy Best Tallit for Wedding

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When Jewish weddings are concerned, tallits for wedding keeps significant importance. Today I will help you find the best place for buying tallits for weddings. You can take this blog as a review post as I have purchased 2 tallits myself from Galilee Silks.

Weddings are auspicious occasions and are meant for one single purpose. It’s to live a better life by living in unity. To welcome this sacred bond of life, there are many rituals and rights which people follow. So to feel complete with the right attire, let’s see the best out of the lot.

Tallits I had in my Mind

It is very common to have a certain expectation before starting off with the products hunt. Same was the case with me. But when I started, I was confused a lot. Although there are many portals claiming to sale the best tallits, it was harder for me to find the type I had in my mind.

Now when such a thing happens, you will want to select from the available products. I thought of it once. But the moment I was about to check out from a portal, I thought of giving a last try. The next day I searched some more and came across Galilee Silks.

Guys, it is one of the best stores you can find online. With lots of traditional as well as modern Jewish products, it is the best Judaica store available in the market.

4 Reasons why you should buy Tallits for Wedding from Galilee Silks

If I am a customer, so are you. I have made a point of the things that I will look for before making a purchase. As I have already experienced the perks of Galilee Silks, I am giving you 4 quick reasons that make Galilee silks the best. They are as follows.

1. Only Pure Garments

Since in Judaic terms, one has to use Tallits made from pure fabric, Galilee Silks prioritizes this fact. When you are making a purchase, you will have the option to look for the fabric used in the description section.

You will find that most, in fact all of them are made from pure fabric, either wool or silk.

2. Hand printed Tallits

In this tech savvy world, people love to keep themselves updated. So do you think that only machine made garments are premium? Get a glimpse of the best handicrafts only at Galilee Silks. It is one of the stores that rely on the expert designs by its designers. All products are hand painted ensuring maximum vibrancy and appeal.

Needless to mention, when you are purchasing a tallit for wedding, you will want it to have a unique look and Galilee Silks brings it to reality.

3. Best Price Guarantee

After hovering through a lot of Judaica Stores, according to me, Galilee silks offers their products at very competitive rates. This makes them stand out of the crowd. With hand painted products, the prices are perfect looking at the investment they have made.

Are you searching for something unique in your budget? Galilee has it ready for you. You are only a few clicks away.

4. Variety of Products

Like me, there are many of you who love to go through the range of products a website has to offer. You will be amazed to know that when I searched for tallits for wedding, I came across tallits for both men and women. They have both modern and traditional tallits and for all occasions. Amazing part, most of their tallits come with a matching bag, kippa and an atara.

So if you are willing to opt for a package at once, they have got you covered. It is better to order now than later. Connect with them now and buy the best. If you want to know more about the store, you have two options. Either you can visit them through their website at Galilee Silks, or you can pot comments in the section below.

Cheers

02:40

Tallit for Wedding: 3 points that tells that marriage is worship

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Tallit for Wedding: An Overview

A traditional wedding tallit is often used under the huppah. While the seven blessings are recited, the Sheva Brachot, the grooms wedding tallit is placed over the couple’s head. It is a beautiful ancient custom which has been retained by the German and the Sephardic Jews.

Today, this ancient custom is being retained by modern couples at the huppah. The groom’s tallit for wedding wrapped on him is a gift by the bride. As the wedding progresses, the wedding tallit is held over the couple by eligible bachelors.

The Kallah buys her Chassan his first tallit before their huppah. She gives it to him one day before the marriage day. This is a prevalent Jewish custom. The tallit symbolizes that the man is bound to her and remains debarred of all other women. It is similar to the wedding ring which symbolizes that she is bound to him and is excluded from other men.

Wedding is none less than worship

Like the way we use prayer shawls or tallits for prayer, Wedding is none less than that. To know how a marriage is similar to worship, I bring up these 3 facts of life. This will say why only the best tallit for wedding is preferred.

3 points that tells that marriage is one type of worship

“It is not good for man to be alone” – genesis. God recognized this and created the first couple Adam and Eve.

1. Marriage: Propagation ensuring Survival of Humanity

In a Jewish wedding, the union of Adam and Eve reflects as a blessing. Every marriage reflects “Be as happy as was the first human couple in the Garden of Eden.” God exists and his existence as a silent partner endows a relationship with holiness and solemn commitment in Jewish Weddings.

2. Be fruitful and multiply: Union Sanctified by God

Jewish marriages are not merely a legal partnership, but a union which God himself has sanctioned. Weddings retain union harmony. Hence, marital obligations are not only personal but it creates an impact on universal level. The commandment “p'ru ur'vu u'mil'u es ha'aretz”, says "be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth" (9:1). So live happy and love mother earth. Conquer her love and teach your children to take care of her.

3. Jewish marriage is a spiritual commitment

To bring the spiritual power in yourself you use tallits and offer your prayers. Unlike earlier days, Jewish marriages have evolved from the sense of property transaction to the sense of spirituality. Our marriage is the basis of our survival.

So when we are getting connected through holy blessings, we must make sure that we have the best tallits for ourselves. Getting connected spiritually is what a marriage means. Let’s get that vibes of consciousness wearing the best tallits.

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