Ritual Adornment Workshop aka DIY Tallit Katan

I developed this workshop in the summer of 2022 and have since taught it five times. Over 60 people across the U.S. and Canada have created their own tallit katan.

Workshop Description: This workshop invites participants to connect to the mitzvah of tzitzit through the act of creating a personalized tallit katan colloquially referred to as tzitzit. While this mitzvah is predominantly observed by men, we will refocus this practice to those on the fringes, creating a custom garment that represents a unique vision for ourselves nestled within our long-standing traditions.

Participants are required to bring their own garment to transform into a tallit katan. We will be altering our garments, tying tzitzit and completing one corner by the end of our time together. A portion of the workshop will be spent on the history of the tallit katan, evolution of the practice, and grounding in Torah. Tzitzit tying will be offered in a range of customs including Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Yemeni, and Chabad.