How to Choose Kosher Tzitzit: A Simple Checklist
Kosher tzitzit are four-cornered garments with strings made and tied for the mitzvah, under reliable rabbinic supervision. When you buy, check four things: the supervision and maker, your tying custom (Ashkenazi, Sephardi or Chabad), the style and fabric you will actually wear, and the right size.
The kosher tzitzit checklist
- Reliable supervision. The strings should be spun and tied for the mitzvah, and the product page should name the maker and the supervision.
- Your tying custom. Choose Ashkenazi, Sephardi or Chabad tying, as your family does.
- Four proper corners. The garment must have four corners and be large enough according to halacha. Ask your rabbi if you are unsure about a style.
- A style you will wear every day. T-shirt, classic tallit katan, tank top or Dri-Fit.
- The right size. Compare a shirt that fits you with the size chart on the product page.
Which style is right for you?
| Style | What it is | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Tzitzit T-shirt | An undershirt with tzitzit at the four corners | Everyday wear under a shirt |
| Classic tallit katan | A four-cornered garment worn over or under the shirt | Traditional look, wool or cotton |
| Dri-Fit / mesh | Light, moisture-wicking fabric | Hot weather, sport, school |
| Multipack | Several shirts at a lower price per shirt | Always having a clean pair |
Where to buy tzitzit
Buy from a seller that tells you who made the garment, who supervised the tying and which custom it is tied in. Every product on VeAhavta lists the maker and lets you choose the tying custom, and orders ship from the USA.
Popular kosher tzitzit
Adult Cotton Tzitzit T-ShirtFrom $19.99
Dri-Fit Tzitzit T-ShirtFrom $26.99
Tzitzit T-Shirt MultipackFrom $45.00
Frequently asked questions
What makes tzitzit kosher?
The strings must be made and tied for the mitzvah, attached to a garment with four proper corners, and tied according to halacha. Buy from a maker with reliable rabbinic supervision.
What is the difference between Ashkenazi, Sephardi and Chabad tzitzit?
The garment can be the same. The difference is in how the strings are wound and knotted, following each community's custom.
Are tzitzit T-shirts kosher?
Yes, when the shirt has four proper corners of the required size and the tzitzit are tied correctly. If you are unsure about a particular style, ask your rabbi.
Where can I buy kosher tzitzit online?
VeAhavta Judaica sells kosher tzitzit tied under rabbinic supervision in Ashkenazi, Sephardi and Chabad customs. Orders ship the same business day from our US warehouse, and US shipping is free over $85.