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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.

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Tekhelet: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions such as:  What is Tekhelet? Why should I wear Tekhelet? How is Tekhelet produced? How do I know this Tekhelet is really it?

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What is Tekhelet?

Tekhelet, or Biblical Blue, was once the most precious commodity in the ancient world. It played a prominent role in the Temple and the Torah commands each Jew to affix…

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Tying Tzizit with Tekhelet

The halachic issues involved in tying Tzitzit with Tekhelet are complex, and the guidance given by the Talmud is sparse and somewhat confusing. This situation leads to the many opinions and arguments relating to…

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