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Ptil Tekhelet provides genuine Tekhelet strings so Jews can once again fulfill the mitzvah of wearing Tekhelet on their Tzitzit.

About 1300 years ago, the secrets of Tekhelet, this wondrous blue color and the identity of the mysterious sea creature – the Chillazon – that produced the dye was lost. Over the past half-century, a convergence of research and discoveries by Rabbis, scientists, archaeologists, and others has led to the conclusive identification of the sea-snail, Murex trunculus, as the authentic source of Tekhelet.

Tekhelet Overview

Find out more about the mitzvah of Tekhelet and its meaning, how Tekhelet is made and the history of its loss and rediscovery in our time

Buy Tekhelet Now

Ordering Tekhelet is simple with our online store. A large selection of pre-tied garments, strings, books and educational material

Tying Resources

Get answers as how to choose from the different string types and tying methods, what size Tallit or Tzitzit is best for you and more

Library

Browse or search our online library featuring hundreds of articles and audio or video lectures and shiurim on all topics related to Tekhelet

New and Noteworthy

Israel Presents America with a Flag made of Tekhelet

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu presented US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with a unique gift on his recent visit to Israel: a beautifully framed Israeli flag whose blue stripes and Star of David were dyed with authentic Tekhelet.

We at Ptil Tekhelet are honored to have created this special gift which so beautifully brings together the past and present of the Jewish people.

The gift highlights the strong and everlasting bond between the two countries.

Ptil Tekhelet Visitors Center

Torah, Jewish History, Chemistry and Biology come alive as you learn about the ancient world’s most valuable color

Experience the process of making genuine Tekhelet
Observe an actual dyeing demonstration
Take part in a unique Virtual Reality underwater experience in search of the Chilazon sea-snail

For more information click here >>

Daf Yomi – Perek HaTekhelet (Menachot 38a)

Once every seven years, daf yomi learners reach the 4th chapter of Menachot, which includes the largest Talmudic concentration of laws pertaining to Tzitzit and Tekhelet. Ptil Tekhelet has collected various articles, shiurim and other resources to aid those interested in understanding the Talmud’s discussion.

To download the pamphlet click here >>

Hechsher – Rabbinic Certification

Ptil Tekhelet’s production is certified Badatz Mehadrin under the authority of Harav Avraham Rubin of Rechovot, Israel

Click Here to see the up-to-date certification and its translation >>

Techeiles – It’s Not All Black and White

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To Date, More Than

Sets of Tekhelet Produced

City Cloud of Tekhelet Wearers in Israel

Distribution of people wearing Tekhelet

Distribution of Tekhelet Wearers Around the World

Tekhelet Blog

Keep up with news and interesting thoughts relating to Tekhelet.

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Authorized Dealers and Tying Bureau

Find a store near you that sells Ptil Tekhelet strings. Get help from someone local who can tie the strings onto tallit or tzitzit.

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How is Tekhelet Made

Watch a short video showing the process of making Tekhelet from shearing of the sheep, the collection of the snails, extracting the dye glands and dyeing the wool, through the spinning and plying of the wool into strings to be tied onto tallit.

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Tekhelet in Your Community

Ptil Tekhelet runs workshops for schools, lectures, Scholars in Residence, Virtual lecture, and a host of other programs. Bring these fascinating programs to your community.

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Tekhelet in Your Life

From the first set of tzitzit a child puts on, through Bar Mitzvah, to the Tallit under the wedding chupah, Tekhelet accompanies the major events in the Jewish life cycle. Ptil Tekhelet has special offers to help make it part of yours.

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Tekhelet Educational Resources

Educators, Rabbis, and others can make use of a vast array of educational materials including presentations, worksheets, videos, and more — targeted to various ages and background.

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