Daily Halacha - Laws of Tzitzit, 30 Tishrei 5778
Essential laws about Tzitzit that guide everyday Jewish practice
Is it permissible to enter a bathroom while wearing tzitzit on one's garment?
According to the basic law, it is permissible to enter a bathroom while wearing a small tallit (tallit katan) on one's garment [Shulchan Aruch 21, 3]. However, with a large tallit, one should be stringent (Yalkut Yosef, Tallit and Tefillin, p. 354).
Is it permissible to clean eyeglasses with a tallit?
According to the basic law, it is permissible to clean eyeglasses with a tallit, and one need not be concerned about disrespect since this is commonly done even with important garments [Yalkut Yosef, Chapter 21].
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