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Tzitzit T-Shirt with PTIL TEKHELET
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Ptil Tekhelet Tzitzit Strings Authentic Techelet from Murex Sea-Snail
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Wool V-Neck Tzitzit T-Shirt - Hand-spun
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Radzin Techelet Tzitzit Strings – Thin or Thick | Light Blue Dye
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Ptil & Radzin Techelet Tzitzit Strings Set Thin or Thick
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Tekhelet Tzitzit: common questions
What is Ptil Tekhelet?
Ptil Tekhelet is blue tzitzit thread dyed with the dye of the Murex trunculus sea snail, which many identify as the chilazon described in the Talmud. It is produced in Israel.
What is the difference between Ptil and Radzin tekhelet?
Radzin tekhelet is dyed from the cuttlefish, following the Radziner Rebbe, who reintroduced tekhelet in 1887. Ptil Tekhelet uses the Murex snail. Each is followed by different communities.
Do you have a tallit katan with tekhelet?
Yes. The tzitzit t-shirt with Ptil Tekhelet comes ready to wear, and the wool V-neck tzitzit shirt is offered with Radzin tekhelet strings. You can also buy strings and sets to tie your own.
How many strings are blue?
Customs differ on how many strings are tekhelet and how they are wound, following the opinions of the Rambam, the Raavad and Tosafot. Ask your rabbi which method to follow.