Tallits for Non-Jews
It may seem unusual or odd, but a number of non-Jews have expressed interest in the use of the prayer shawl, properly known as talit. The talit, as any practicing Jew would know, is a garment used during the morning prayer and during the Sabbath day (and during Jewish religious holidays). The use of the talit is part of the mitzvah, or the 613 commandments the Jews practice. In turn, the tallit itself (or, practically, the tzitzit placed on the four corners of the prayer shawl), serves as a reminder for the Jews that they should observe the mitzvah. This practice was mainly based on the verses on the book of Numbers and Deuteronomy.
It is obvious that the use of tallis is mainly a Jewish traditional. Even individuals from different (but similar) religions like the Catholics and the Protestants are not required to wear such religious garments. So why are non-Jews interested in using tallits or tallitot, considering that the tallit is a religious garment?
First, this interest may be rooted on other people’s interest in other religions. Many people study many religious beliefs and use them according to how they see fit. Of course, this is not exactly forbidden. Hence, many people, even non-Jews, use the tallit during their prayers, believing that the use of such religious garment helps them with their praise and their relationship with God.
Another source of this interest may stem from less sincere reasons. Many non-Jews use the tallit as a shawl, and not just for prayer. This practice is not limited to use of tallits by non-Jews or gentiles. After all, many religious also use shawls and other similar pieces of clothing during their moment of praise. These garments are used as accessories by many non-Jews, something that has stemmed from the ignorance of non-Jews. Many gentiles do not know that such garments are used for religious purposes.
To be fair, the Jews are becoming more and more in terms of the rules in wearing tallits. More and more women are using tallits. Hence, the Jews cannot be accused of being closed minded, since the use of the tallit itself has been subject to change.
However, the use of tallit by non-Jewish is opposed by several authorities due to a number of reasons. For one, gentiles are not subject to the mitzvah. This means two things: they are not required to wear the tallis, and the purpose of the prayer shawl is not applicable to them, since the tallit should remind people of the mitzvah.
In both cases, non-Jews should be careful when using tallits. The use of these prayer shawls requires proper etiquette. There are rules to follow, and non-adherence to these rules is an insult to Jews. After all, the Jews consider this practice sacred. While the Jewish authorities say it does not make much sense for a non-Jew to use tallitot, there are no actual laws forbidding this. Non-Jews can use shawls used by non-Jew visitors in temple if they want to use the prayer shawl for spiritual purposes. The tallit has very special meaning, and only the Jews can understand it fully.
Well… Many Christians wear the Tallit as a Reminder or as following Christ who would have worn it. It can also symbolize Being Wrapped by God or having him Wrapped Around you as to comfort you in time of need. Christians use the Bible which contains the Old Testament or your Torah PLUS the New Testament. And The old Testament Never specifies anything in particular with use of the Tallit, That was made up by your Ancestral Rabbi’s. The Old Testament Just States using a Cloth with Fringes on all 4 Sides.
Well , all those that is under number 15.37 could be using the tallit, the tallit is not religios because it is on the bible and good order those to use to be santified by his commandments,the bible says todays there is no diference between people and christian and jews must be together for restablish in peace of the holyland that is israel.as a christian nonjew we have the rights to declare and respect jewish culture because because we love the same god and waiting on yeshua his son and our savior….blessing..shalom people of israel.
It seems there is a common misunderstanding: ALL people who entered into covenant with G-d were placed under obligation to keep the terms of His covenant, or contract, not merely the genetic descendants of Abraham’s household. The terms state they apply to those present and those to come later…not “just” Jews by lineage. So, there is blessing for all followers of YHVH using the tallit, and keeping the other mitzvot. G-d does not have one set of rules for Jews and one for “others”. Reread Exodus and Deuteronomy. Nor is He a respecter of persons. But yes, anyone purposely disrespecting the custom needs slapped. It’s not “casual” attire, nor appropriate for political protest. It’s an ordained reminder of the Law, which all G-d’s people are under, women as well - we did not agree to “the 10 Suggestions”. And for us women without godly male headship at home, provides spiritual covering by declaring submission to, and protection of, HaShem. Or Jesus as high priest, if you prefer. Shalom and G-d bless.
I AM HONORED TO WARE SUCH A GARMENT, FOR MY PRAYER TO MY AND YOUR LORD.
THE STRINGS ON EACH SIDE OF THE TALLIT REPRESENT JESUS PIERCED HANDS AND FEET. THOUGH I DON’T KNOW ALL THE TRUTH ON THE TALIT, I WILL CONTINUE SEARCHING ON THIS GIFT FROM THE CHOSEN PEOPLE THE (JEWISH) THE PEOPLE OF OUR ALL KNOWING ALL POWERFUL GOD!
Just as the article says, tallits are for Jews. Non-Jews cannot understand them, much less use them properly. Only a Christian calls Torah “Old.” It’s not old, it’s relevant and current today. If Christians are so interested in being like Jesus - who was a practicing JEW - then convert to Judaism. Otherwise, quit stealing our traditions. Torah was translated by force, it’s not even for non-Jews.