Festivals & practices
Tassels
Fringes attached to garment corners as a reminder of God’s commands.
Also called · fringes · tzitzit
What it means
Israelites were commanded to make tassels on the corners of their garments, including a blue cord.
Seeing them was intended to call God’s commandments to mind and encourage faithful practice.
How it appears in the Bible
The Gospels describe people touching the fringe of Jesus’ garment, including a woman seeking healing.
Translation note
“Tzitzit” transliterates the Hebrew term; translations also use “tassels” or “fringes.”