Talit and Tzitzit

The mitzvah of tzitzit requires fringes to be tied to the corners of any four-cornered garment worn by men and boys.

The Torah tells us that looking at the tzitzit fringes reminds us to observe the 613 mitzvot at all times and protects against the urges and impulses of the heart.

There is no requirement to observe this mitzvah unless actually wearing a four-cornered garment.

One who does not wear tzitzit throughout the day should wear tzitzit, or a tallit while reciting the morning Shema and prayers.

It is customary to begin educating young boys to wear tzitzit when they reach the age of three.