INTRODUCTION

A Tallit in the definition is a large shawl in a rectangular shape and is normally made out of wool. It can also be made out of synthetic fibers and even cotton. Tallit is viewed as a great milestone in the Jewish’s adult life. They are also worn during prayers. Tallit can be worn both by men and women.

· Reason/Purpose
You should consider the occasion that the tallit will be worn. For instance, if it is for a wedding, for a child’s or grandchild’s Bat mitzvah or if it’s to be passed on to the family’s lineage. This will help you choose the best tallit to fit the occasion perfectly.

· How it will be worn and size
Tallits come in two sizes; it’s either narrow or wide. If you wish to have one that drapes around your shoulders like a shawl then go for the narrow tallit. But in the case of desiring one that covers your whole body or even your head then the wider tallit is an excellent choice. Also making sure that you know your size will help choose a tallit that fits perfectly.

· Material
Any material can make a tallit; however, it must have both wool and linen. One can, however, choose to have one material stand out more than the other. Hence this helps you to choose the tallit that suits your tastes and preferences in terms of the material.

· Traditional/modern
Traditional tallit has simple monotone stripes and mostly made of pure wool. A modern tallit is made of blended synthetic fibers and has multi-colored designs covering the whole tallit. Therefore this helps in choosing depending on which type of tallit you want to purchase.

· Matching Tallit bag and Kippah
Mostly tallit is sold with matching bags, but others separately. If you wish to have a matching bag to your tallit, selecting those that come as a set will work perfectly in saving cash and also the time that could have been used in searching for a matching bag.

· The Atarah
Atarah is the most recognizable in a tallit, you should know if you desire to have it in your tallit or not so as to be able to choose accordingly.

· Background color
Though most tallit come with the simple white background, you can choose other different colors that suit you as a person.

· Cost
This should be your number one consideration. Always buy for something that is pocket-friendly and fits your budget. Therefore choose the best place to buy the tallit from.

· A connection
Tallit being crucial in a Jewish’s adult life when buying a tallit find a connection, something that is authentic to you and gives you attachment to it.

CONCLUSION

Just like when choosing normal clothes, there are factors one has to consider and the most important ones being your tastes and preferences, this also applies when choosing a tallit. Considering the above factors will help choose the perfect basic Tallit or Tallit from Israel (Gadol) to suit your needs.