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Galilee Silks: The Beauty of Israeli-Made Silk Prayer Shawls for Jewish Celebrations

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A tallit carries weight far beyond its fabric. It enfolds religion and tradition and piety into a single robe. In Jewish life, it is a mighty emblem at times of prayer and rejoicing. From the proud strides of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah to the hallowed vows beneath a wedding chuppah, the tallit is present with reverence. For three decades, Galilee Silks has been weaving faith and artistry into handmade tallitot.Their Israeli silk prayer shawls are loved for its quality and spiritual significance. Wool tallitot continues to be the standard bearer, but silk has been a dignified option halachically forever. With its regal touch and sumptuous patterns, silk adds grace to rituals and prayer. The Spiritual & Emotional Power of a Tallit The tallit is special at a Jewish celebration as a symbol of a promise. Each of its fringes or tzitzit, is a reminder of the commandments and a connection to God. To wrap oneself in tallit is to wear faith near the heart. Silk lends an additional dimension to thi...

Take A Good Care of Your Tallit and Show Your Respect Towards Your Culture

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  Introduction Wearing a clean tallit shows your respect towards your Jewish culture. A prayer may remain incomplete if you are not using it. The thing that makes it important for Jewish culture is the twined and knotted fringes. Even though you don’t need to clean it quite often, it is still advisable to clean it once every 5 to 6 months to keep it in perfect condition. But you should keep in mind that as it has many knots and is made of wool or other delicate materials, cleaning it through the washing machine can damage your tallit. So, what is the right way to clean it? Read on to find your answer.    Significance of Using a Tallit As per the Jewish culture, this is a very special garment used for God’s service. It helps people to get connected with God by making their prayers successful. It is generally used for morning prayers on holy days, Shabbat, as well as weekdays. It gives the users a tangible example of the care and love of God.   A Detailed Care and Wash...