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# In terms of nighttime wear, one may wear Tzitzit at night without a bracha and can even sleep in them.<ref>Tosfot Gemara Niddah 51b; Rambam Hilchot Tzizit 3:8; Rema 21:3; Mishna Brurah ad loc; Yalkut Yosef Additions 1, 8:5. The exemption at night is based on the pasuk "uritem oto bamidbar" 15:39. Rambam Hilchot Tzitzit 3:7 states that this applies to any garment being worn at nighttime. Rosh in Halachot Ketanot hilchot Tzitzit 1 says this refers to any nighttime garment regardless of when it is worn. Ran on Kiddushin 34a "eizo" says that any garment which is either usually worn at night or is currently being worn at night is exempt. </ref> One need not be worried about violating Baal Tosef when wishing to wear Tzitzit at night.<ref>Rambam Hilchot Tzizit 3:8; Kesef Mishna ad loc; Beit Yosef 8:13</ref> In fact, according to kabbalistic sources, Tzitzit protect a person at night from destructive forces<ref>Shaar Kavanot Tefillat [[Arvit]]:1, Birkei Yosef 8:7, Kaf Hachayim 21:15, Ben Ish Chai Bereishit: halacha 9, Sh"t Teshuvos Vihanhagos 1:19, </ref> | # In terms of nighttime wear, one may wear Tzitzit at night without a bracha and can even sleep in them.<ref>Tosfot Gemara Niddah 51b; Rambam Hilchot Tzizit 3:8; Rema 21:3; Mishna Brurah ad loc; Yalkut Yosef Additions 1, 8:5. The exemption at night is based on the pasuk "uritem oto bamidbar" 15:39. Rambam Hilchot Tzitzit 3:7 states that this applies to any garment being worn at nighttime. Rosh in Halachot Ketanot hilchot Tzitzit 1 says this refers to any nighttime garment regardless of when it is worn. Ran on Kiddushin 34a "eizo" says that any garment which is either usually worn at night or is currently being worn at night is exempt. </ref> One need not be worried about violating Baal Tosef when wishing to wear Tzitzit at night.<ref>Rambam Hilchot Tzizit 3:8; Kesef Mishna ad loc; Beit Yosef 8:13</ref> In fact, according to kabbalistic sources, Tzitzit protect a person at night from destructive forces<ref>Shaar Kavanot Tefillat [[Arvit]]:1, Birkei Yosef 8:7, Kaf Hachayim 21:15, Ben Ish Chai Bereishit: halacha 9, Sh"t Teshuvos Vihanhagos 1:19, </ref> | ||
# However, one should not wear a Tallit Gadol at night,<ref>Bach 18; Magen Avraham 18:1; Mishna Brurah 18:4; Birkay Yosef 18:1</ref> unless one is the shliach tzibur (cantor) for [[Maariv]] and is not wearing an appropriate outer garment (for example a jacket).<ref>Pri Megadim in Ashel Avraham 18:1; Mishna Brurah 18:4</ref> | # However, one should not wear a Tallit Gadol at night,<ref>Bach 18; Magen Avraham 18:1; Mishna Brurah 18:4; Birkay Yosef 18:1</ref> unless one is the shliach tzibur (cantor) for [[Maariv]] and is not wearing an appropriate outer garment (for example a jacket).<ref>Pri Megadim in Ashel Avraham 18:1; Mishna Brurah 18:4</ref> | ||
# Another exception would be for Sephardim, where it is customary for a chatan (groom) to wear a Tallit Gadol at his wedding ceremony, he may do so even at nighttime. If it is before sunset he should make a bracha and if the ceremony is after sunset then he should wear a Tallit Gadol without making a bracha on it.<ref>Halacha | # Another exception would be for Sephardim, where it is customary for a chatan (groom) to wear a Tallit Gadol at his wedding ceremony, he may do so even at nighttime. If it is before sunset he should make a bracha and if the ceremony is after sunset then he should wear a Tallit Gadol without making a bracha on it.<ref>Halacha Brurah 1, 18:2</ref> | ||
# If one took off one’s Tzitzit (Tallit Katan) at night, it is permissible to put it back on at night, however, it is not necessary to put it back on. <ref>Rav Moshe Feinstein in Igrot Moshe YD 2:137. Though see the Taz 581:2 who seems to disagree because of a concern of putting oneself in a situation of Safek [[Brachot]] Lehakel.</ref> | # If one took off one’s Tzitzit (Tallit Katan) at night, it is permissible to put it back on at night, however, it is not necessary to put it back on. <ref>Rav Moshe Feinstein in Igrot Moshe YD 2:137. Though see the Taz 581:2 who seems to disagree because of a concern of putting oneself in a situation of Safek [[Brachot]] Lehakel.</ref> | ||
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==Shehecheyanu== | ==Shehecheyanu== | ||
# If one buys a new Tallit, a [[Shehecheyanu]] is recited. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 22:1, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 9, the proper time for Tzitzit and who is obligated, seif 5 </ref> There is a split between Ashkenazi poskim as to whether to say the bracha prior<ref> Baer Heitev 22:2 </ref> to putting on the Tallit or after<ref> Mishna Brurah 22:3 </ref>, Sephardim should say it after. <ref> Birkei Yosef 22:2. </ref> | # If one buys a new Tallit, a [[Shehecheyanu]] is recited. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 22:1, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 9, the proper time for Tzitzit and who is obligated, seif 5 </ref> There is a split between Ashkenazi poskim as to whether to say the bracha prior<ref> Baer Heitev 22:2 </ref> to putting on the Tallit or after<ref> Mishna Brurah 22:3 </ref>, Sephardim should say it after. <ref> Birkei Yosef 22:2. </ref> | ||
# The bracha may be recited as long as someone is still wearing it for their first time. <ref> Halacha | # The bracha may be recited as long as someone is still wearing it for their first time. <ref> Halacha Brurah 22:7, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch of Rav Rephael Baruch Toledano, siman 9, the proper time for Tzitzit and who is obligated, seif 5 </ref> | ||
# One should recite the bracha on a new Tallit Katan if it brings one joy. <ref> Ben Ish Chai Bereishit Halacha 7. </ref> | # One should recite the bracha on a new Tallit Katan if it brings one joy. <ref> Ben Ish Chai Bereishit Halacha 7. </ref> | ||
# If one places new strings on an old garment a [[Shehecheyanu]] is not recited. <ref> Mishna Brurah 22:2, Kaf Hachayim 22:3 </ref> | # If one places new strings on an old garment a [[Shehecheyanu]] is not recited. <ref> Mishna Brurah 22:2, Kaf Hachayim 22:3 </ref> | ||
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==Laws that Disqualify Tzitzit== | ==Laws that Disqualify Tzitzit== | ||
# If the strings of one's Tzitzit tear but an amount of [[Reference of Measurements in Halacha#Kdei Aniva|kdei aniva]] (meaning, enough to tie a knot) is still remaining then the Tzitzit are considered kosher and one may make a bracha on them. However, it is ideal to fix the Tzitzit. <ref> Halacha Brurah 12:1 </ref> | # If the strings of one's Tzitzit tear but an amount of [[Reference of Measurements in Halacha#Kdei Aniva|kdei aniva]] (meaning, enough to tie a knot) is still remaining then the Tzitzit are considered kosher and one may make a bracha on them. However, it is ideal to fix the Tzitzit. <ref> Halacha Brurah 12:1 </ref> | ||
# The Shulchan Aruch brings two opinions regarding where the starting point of [[Reference of Measurements in Halacha#Kdei Aniva|kdei aniva]] needs to be. Rashi maintains that it is from the last double knot while the Ri maintains that it is from the first double knot. The mainstream custom is to hold like Rashi but one may rely on the opinion of the Ri. The Mishna | # The Shulchan Aruch brings two opinions regarding where the starting point of [[Reference of Measurements in Halacha#Kdei Aniva|kdei aniva]] needs to be. Rashi maintains that it is from the last double knot while the Ri maintains that it is from the first double knot. The mainstream custom is to hold like Rashi but one may rely on the opinion of the Ri. The Mishna Brurah and the Halacha Brurah disagree regarding reliance upon the opinion of the Ri. The Mishna Brurah says that one may not make a bracha on these Tzitzit and one may not wear them outside on Shabbat in a place without an eruv. On the contrary, Halacha Brurah says that one may make a bracha on these Tzitzit and one may wear them outside on Shabbat in a place without an eruv. <ref> S"A, OC, 12:3; Mishna Brurah 12:13; Halacha Brurah 12:8 </ref> | ||
==Tuck In or Out== | ==Tuck In or Out== | ||
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# The bracha should be recited before wrapping oneself in the Tallit Gadol, but if one forgot one may recite it as long as it is still on one. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 8:10 </ref> | # The bracha should be recited before wrapping oneself in the Tallit Gadol, but if one forgot one may recite it as long as it is still on one. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 8:10 </ref> | ||
# One should not write a pasuk or the bracha on one's Tallit Gadol <ref> Shulchan Aruch YD 283:4, Rambam Sh"t Pe'er Hador 7 </ref> , but one may keep the Tallit if one got one that had the bracha or pasuk on it, but should be more careful with it. <ref> Kaf Hachayim 24:24 </ref> | # One should not write a pasuk or the bracha on one's Tallit Gadol <ref> Shulchan Aruch YD 283:4, Rambam Sh"t Pe'er Hador 7 </ref> , but one may keep the Tallit if one got one that had the bracha or pasuk on it, but should be more careful with it. <ref> Kaf Hachayim 24:24 </ref> | ||
# The bracha and the wrapping of the Tallit Gadol should be done standing up. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 8:1 </ref> If one is weak or sick one can recite the bracha and wrap oneself in it while seated. <ref> Halacha | # The bracha and the wrapping of the Tallit Gadol should be done standing up. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 8:1 </ref> If one is weak or sick one can recite the bracha and wrap oneself in it while seated. <ref> Halacha Brurah 8:3 </ref> | ||
# If one said the bracha "all mitzvat Tzitzit" on the Tallit Gadol instead of "lihitaatef biTzitzit" one has nevertheless fulfilled one's obligation. The same would be true if one recited "lihitaatef biTzitzit" on the Tallit Katan. <ref> Kaf Hachayim 8:21, although the Minhag Sepharad is not to recite a bracha on the Tallit Katan but rather to exempt it with the bracha on the Tallit Gadol, Ben Ish Chai Bereishit halacha 2. </ref> | # If one said the bracha "all mitzvat Tzitzit" on the Tallit Gadol instead of "lihitaatef biTzitzit" one has nevertheless fulfilled one's obligation. The same would be true if one recited "lihitaatef biTzitzit" on the Tallit Katan. <ref> Kaf Hachayim 8:21, although the Minhag Sepharad is not to recite a bracha on the Tallit Katan but rather to exempt it with the bracha on the Tallit Gadol, Ben Ish Chai Bereishit halacha 2. </ref> | ||
# If one removes one's Tallit and plans on putting it back on within half an hour, one does not recite a new bracha when putting it back on. <ref> Sh"t Yabia Omer 8:2, Kaf Hachayim 8:52, 56. </ref> | # If one removes one's Tallit and plans on putting it back on within half an hour, one does not recite a new bracha when putting it back on. <ref> Sh"t Yabia Omer 8:2, Kaf Hachayim 8:52, 56. </ref> | ||
