a shawl with fringes at the four corners, worn around the shoulders or over the head by Jews during prayer. [1605–15; < Hebrew ṭallīth literally, cover, cloak]

What does tzitzit symbolize?

The numerical value of tzitzit, coupled with the number of knots and strings used to make these fringes, is 613, equal to the number of commandments. Beyond feeling God's presence, one, through the wearing of tzitzit, has a constant awareness of responsibility to God's law.

What is the symbolic meaning of the tefillin?

Purpose. The tefillin are to serve as a reminder of God's intervention at the time of the Exodus from Egypt.