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Tzitzit or tzitzis (Hebrew: Biblical ציצת Modern ציצית) are "fringes" or "tassels" worn by observant Jews on the corners of four-cornered garments, including the tallit (prayer shawl) and tallit katan. Since they are considered by Orthodox tradition to be a time-bound commandment, they are worn only by men
== Source of Requirement ==
== Source of Requirement ==
# There is a positive Torah commandment to place Tzitzit strands on a four cornered garment that one wears. <ref>Bamidbar 15:38; Devarim 22:12</ref>
# There is a positive Torah commandment to place Tzitzit strands on a four cornered garment that one wears. <ref>Bamidbar 15:38; Devarim 22:12</ref>