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.
תנו רבנן: הצד חלזון והפוצעו אינו חייב אלא אחת
(שבת ע”ה.)
The Rabbis taught: One who traps a Chillazon and breaks its shell to remove its blood for the dye is liable to bring only one sin-offering
(Shabbat 75a)
In honor of Daf Yomi reaching the sugya of Tzeida – Trapping on Shabbat and its connection to the Chillazon sea-snail, Ptil Tekhelet has collected sources that will help in understanding this topic. Click for articles and videos on the topic.
Catching the Murex trunculus snails today, the same way it was done in ancient times
Chol Hamoed Pesach at the Tekhelet Visitors Center
Search under the sea for the Chilazon snail without getting wet! Watch a tuft of white wool change before your eyes to a piece of the sky! The program includes exhibits, a dyeing demonstration, VR underwater experience, petting zoo, and more.
Join us at the Ptil Tekhelet Visitors Center, Sunday-Wednesday of Chol Hamoed from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admissions: 25 NIS. Advanced Reservations Recommended
For more information click here or email: [email protected]
Tekhelet Overview
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Library
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New and Noteworthy
Ptil Tekhelet is proud to offer the 19th volume of the Kuntres on issues dealing with tzitzit and Tekhelet. This year, Included are articles written by:
• Harav Yisroel Yitzchak Gotlieb
• Harav Yisroel Rosenberg
• Harav Avrohom Yeshayahu Rafman
To download the pamphlet, click here>>
Techeiles – It’s Not All Black and White
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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 dying the wool, through the spinning and plying of the wool into strings to be tied onto tallit.
Tekhelet in your Community
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Tekhelet Calendar
Tekhelet programs, events, lectures, Yemei Iyun are happening all the time around the world. Find out about what is going on in your community.
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.
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.
LEARN MORE
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.
LEARN MORE
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.
LEARN MORE
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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Eden, NY
Browse or search our online library featuring hundreds of articles and audio or video lectures and shiurim on all topics related to Tekhelet