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May I wear a tallit when it is dark outside?

by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg

  

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A Tallit gadol (prayer shawl) may not be worn by night (as opposed to Tzitzit, which may be worn by night. See What's the story with wearing tzitzit during the nightime hours?).


There are two exceptions to this rule. In both these cases, the tallit is not worn for the purpose of fulfilling the Mitzvah of tzitzit, but for other reasons:


1) On Yom Kippur, the tallit is worn throughout all five prayers of the day, including the evening services. On this holy day, in addition to performing the mitzvah of tzitzit, we wear the tallit in order to resemble the angels.


2) In many communities, the Chazzan (cantor) wears a tallit even during the afternoon and evening services. This is done out of respect for the congregation.


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the tallit and tzitzit

Posted by: buddy myers, laurel, ms on Jan 13, 2007

thank you for allowing me to study with you and to share in other thoughts and opinions, as well. i really want to learn more about jewish teachings and thoughts that will help me in my teaching and understanding of Bible.

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Mitzvah
(pl. Mitzvot). A commandment from G-d. Mitzvah also means a connection, for a Jew connects with G–d through fulfilling His commandments.
Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement. This late-autumn high-holiday is the holiest day of the year. We devote this day to repentance and all healthy adults are required to fast.
Tallit
A prayer shawl. A large four-cornered woolen garment with fringes attached to its corners in a specific manner. This garment is worn by males during the morning prayers, fulfilling the Biblical obligation of attaching fringes to four-cornered garments.
Tzitzit
Literally: the fringes which are attached to four cornered garments, as Biblically mandated. Normally this word refers to a t-shirt sized four cornered garment which contains such fringes, and is usually worn beneath the shirt.
Chazzan
A cantor, or any individual who leads the congregation in prayer.