The Holy Mitzvot Woven Into the Garments of Israel

Sifra, Mekhilta deMiluim I 24

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

24) Garments have their mitzvah to the L–rd, viz. (Devarim 22:11): "You shall not wear sha'atnez." A ta'alith, (Devarim 22:12): "Fringes shall you make for yourself."

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CommandmentsAdam EveTorahWisdomPriesthood

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