Description
A classic 100% wool smooth weave tallit that is almost 20% lighter than a standard tallit. Rests nicely on the shoulders. The Kalil Lightweight Tallit is treated to resist stains and features wool corner reinforcements. This tallis is known as the Kalil Techelet, or Kelilas Yoffi outside of Israel.
Note that the sizing differs slightly from standard tallit sizes, with narrower widths (see table below), so that you have a bit less tallit to bunch up on your shoulders.
Size Comparison – Inches
| Regular Height |
Regular Width |
Kalil Height |
Kalil Width |
|
| Size 50 | 47 | 67 | 47 | 67 |
| Size 55 | 51 | 73 | 51 | 69 |
| Size 60 | 55 | 73 | 55 | 69 |
| Size 70 | 59 | 73 | 59 | 71 |
| Size 80 | 67 | 75 | 67 | 73 |
Size Comparison – Centimeters
| Regular Height |
Regular Width |
Kalil Height |
Kalil Width |
|
| Size 50 | 120 | 170 | 120 | 170 |
| Size 55 | 130 | 185 | 130 | 175 |
| Size 60 | 140 | 185 | 140 | 175 |
| Size 70 | 150 | 185 | 150 | 180 |
| Size 80 | 170 | 190 | 170 | 185 |
Simon S. –
This tallit is indeed lighter than your regular tallit, folds quite compactly, and feels great on the shoulders. The threads on the side feel a little thin and delicate, but I guess that’s the trade-off for a lightweight tallit. I bought a custom Atara which makes the tallit stay nicely on my head, and it was sewn on well by Ben’s shop. Delivery was smooth, and Ben’s shop sent many update emails at every step of the delivery process.
Allen B. –
This is a beautiful and comfortable tallit. The weave is tight like that of a traditional (rather than non-slip weave) tallit, with a luxurious feel. It hangs comfortably on my shoulders without slipping and drapes beautifully. The Prima Lite is a pleasure to wear and a beautiful enhancement to my davening. I ordered medium tzitzit and a Celeste atara, tied and sewn on beautifully by Ben’s shop.
Anonymous –
Nice talis and Rambam tied beautifully!
Jeff Rembaum –
Wonderful Talit. It is so Much lighter than the typical Chabad talit. I wish there was an option to purchase it without the atira (Pretty fabric around the neck)., But, that’s OK a good seamstress can remove it relatively easily. All in, this talit fabulous. Ben’s Talit shop Was so very helpful during the ordering process!!!
William Hill –
I ordered one which was somewhat too small. I was disappointed at the price but hoped the item would fork for me. I continue to look for a tallis which will not keep falling off my shoulders. I suppose there is no substitute for trying a tallis on in the store.
Rabbi John Hample –
A beautiful tallit with great hiddur added by immaculately tied ptil tekhelet tzitzit new for 5785 bH. I was a bit apprehensive that the advertised ”lightweight”-ness might diminish the experience of wearing of this tallit. I need not have worried. This product achieves the remarkable feat of being more comfortable without in any way diminishing the weightiness or richness of l’hitatef b’tzitzit. And as always BTS does the best tzitzit tying I’ve ever had the chance to appreciate. Thank you agIn Ben and Jonathan and colleagues. You bring some sweetness and goodness to my new year, and i wish you and yours the same in return, and an easy fast! Am Yisrael Chai!
John in Winnipeg
Michael Brochstein –
Excellent quality, item as described.