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Christian Symbols and Icons :Christian Symbols and Icons The Tallit
John Stevens
Resources in Worship
March 30, 2009
What is a Tallit? :What is a Tallit?
Historical Origin of the Tallit :Historical Origin of the Tallit Numbers 15: 37 – 41
The Lord said to Moses: Speak to the Israelites and instruct them to make for themselves fringes on the corners of their garments throughout the ages; let them attach a cord of blue to the fringe at each corner.
Historical Origin of the Tallit :Historical Origin of the Tallit That shall be your fringe; look at it and recall all the commandments of the Lord and observe them, so that you do not follow your heart and eyes in your lustful urge.
Historical Origin of the Tallit :Historical Origin of the Tallit Thus you shall be reminded to observe all My commandments and to be holy to your God.
Historical Origin of the Tallit :Historical Origin of the Tallit I, the Lord, am your god, who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God; I, the Lord your God.
Historical Origin of the Tallit :Historical Origin of the Tallit
Why Wear a Tallit? :Why Wear a Tallit? The purpose of the tallit is to hold the Tzitzit
Who Wears a Tallit? :Who Wears a Tallit?
What are the Tzitzit and how are they tied? :What are the Tzitzit and how are they tied? That shall be your fringe; look at it and recall all the commandments of the Lord and observe them, so that you do not follow your heart and eyes in your lustful urge.
How to Put On a Tallit :How to Put On a Tallit Open tallit and hold in both hands so that you can see atarah
Recite the berachah
Kiss the end of atarah
Wrap the tallit around your shoulders
Adjust the tallit on your shoulders
How to Put On a TallitThe Blessing :How to Put On a TallitThe Blessing BA-RUCH A-TA-A-DO-NAI E-LO-HAY-NU ME-LECH HA-O-LAM A-SHER KI-D’SHA-NU B’MITZ-VO-TAV V-TZI-VA-NU L’HI-TA-TAYF BA-TZI-TZIT
Kissing the Tzitzit :Kissing the Tzitzit
Additional uses in Shabbat I Observed :Additional uses in Shabbat I Observed Only men wore them
Covered head to serve as personal prayer closet
Used to cover children during blessing for children’s worship
Used to cover family during benediction
Baptist Uses of the Tallit :Baptist Uses of the Tallit Introduce uses of the tallit in special prayer services and at home
Represents Jewish influence on our religion
Represents the importance of prayer
Represents dedication to following God’s Word
Resources To Discover More About the Tallit :Resources To Discover More About the Tallit Rabbi Scheinerman’s Home Page – Tallit Talk: http://scheinerman.net/judaism/tallit/
Judaic.com: http://judaic.com/judaism/tallit.html
Ask Moses: http://www.askmoses.com/en/articles/316,2054405/What-is-a-Tallit.html
Baruch Hashem: http://www.baruch-hashem.com/davidicdance.html