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title: Siman 16 – Tallis size
description: אChelek 1 1. A boy of chinuch age must be trained to wear a begged that measures an area that covers his head and most of his torso. At age 9, this measurement has been found to be 1 ½…
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updated: "2022-11-08"
category: Laws of Tsitsis
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# Siman 16 – Tallis size

אChelek 1

1. A boy of chinuch age must be trained to wear a begged that measures an area that covers his head and most of his torso. At age 9, this measurement has been found to be 1 ½ amos. The begged should therefore measure ¾ ama (36cm) in front and ¾ ama in the back. This criterion is the minimum size even when an adult is wearing it. Less than this is a worry of beracha l’vatalla. To avoid an doubt, “men of deeds” are particular to have the size measure 1 ama in front and 1 ama in the back. (MB  - ShaH8 - BeH “ve’az”)

1. The shoulders of a tallis katan should be wide and recognizable. Not mere straps. (MB )

1. It is best for the tallis katan to be sleeveless. (MB )

1. If the tallis katan gets folded and crumpled from wearing it, since it has the proper measurement when spread it out, it’s kasher. (MB )

## Key

**ShA**
: Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
: Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
: Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
: Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
: Beur Halacha

**BaH**
: Baer Haytayv

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