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DonateWhat is the law if the shoulder area of the Tallis Katan tore?
Remains attached on one end: Some[1] rule that according to Admur in the Siddur there is no minimum size required for the shoulder material, and hence if each shoulder is still attached by one end [either inner or outer] it remains valid. Other Poskim[2] rule that if the two shoulders combined have torn in majority, the Tallis is invalid and is to have all of its Tzitzis removed and then its shoulders resewed and its Tzitzis retied. The custom is to resew the shoulders without removing the Tzitzis.[3]
One shoulder completely tore on both of its ends: If one shoulder completely tore on both its ends while the other remains intact, then the Tallis is invalid and must have its shoulders resewn.[4] Some Poskim[5] rule the one is not required to remove the Tzitzis prior to this sewing. Others[6] rule the Tzitzis must be removed and then retied.
_____________________________________________[1] Ketzos Hashulchan Hosafos p. 86
[2] Piskeiy Teshuvos 15:4
[3] Piskeiy Teshuvos ibid
[4] Orchos Chaim 15:3 in name of Neziros Shimshon
[5] Chazon Ish 3:19
[6] Neziros Shimshon ibid; Piskeiy Teshuvos 15:4
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