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The prayer shawl, or Tallith, is draped over the shoulders. It symbolizes God's encompassing nearness.
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What is a prayer shawl and cap?
shawl-tallit cap -kippah
What is the tallit?
The Jewish prayer shawl
How many knots in prayer shawl?
651
What are the fringes on the jewish prayer shawl called?
Tzitzit.
What is another word used for a prayer shawl?
Tallith
What is Prayer Shawl best known for?
Prayer Shawl is best known for being worn by men in ancient times. Prayer Shawls look like blankets and have fringes on each corner. You can learn more about Prayer Shawls at the Wikipedia website.
What does a prayer shawl mean?
It covers the shoulders in respect to God.
What do the beads represent on a Jewish prayer shawl?
There are no beads on a Tallit or Jewish prayer shawl. There are knots and strings called Tzitzit on each corner that represent the 613 commandments found in the Torah.
What is a tallis?
It's the Yiddish word for the Jewish prayer shawl.
What do the colors for the israel flag represent?
The Jewish prayer shawl, the tallit.
Is it all right to buy your Muslim friend a prayer shawl?
There is no such thing as an Islamic Prayer Shawl; Jews use prayer shawls (talitot), not Muslims. As for an Islamic Prayer Rug, those tend to be very personal, so if you wish to buy a rug for your Muslim friend, you should buy it with him/her instead of surprising him/her.
What is the name of the cape Jewish men wear?
A prayer shawl called a Tallith.
