How to Say the Blessing Over the Tallit

This benediction is recited as one dons a prayer shawl in preparation for prayer.

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A tallit is a fringed prayer shawl traditionally worn during morning prayer services.

In this video, Sarah Wolf demonstrates how to recite the blessing prior to putting on a tallit.

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