How do I know what size Tallit to get?
This depends on how you like to wear your Tallit. The traditional way to wear a Tallit is with two corners hanging in front and the rest of the Tallit with the other two corners draping in back. This is the proper way according to Jewish Law. This is because the blessing that we make when we put on the Tallit says, “…who commanded us to wrap ourselves in the Tallit.” To wear the Tallit in this way we recommend that you choose a Tallit which is at least 47 X 67 inches (size 50). This is the minimum size that will allow you to wear the Tallit in the traditional fashion. Larger sizes will allow the Tallit to drape down even longer in the back. Tallit worn in the traditional fashion If you prefer to wear you Tallit more like a scarf, you should choose 18″ to 36″ wide. 18″ will allow you to wear the Tallit like a scarf without draping it. 24″ or 36″ will allow you to wear it more like a shawl or to fold it and wear it like a scarf.
