Wrapping in a Tallit
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Question
Hello, When a person recites the blessing for donning the tzitzit, is it considered that he has fulfilled the commandment just by placing the tzitzit on his head and shoulders? Or is the commandment not fulfilled until he drapes the right side over the left shoulder and the left side over what was draped?
Answer
Hello,
According to Halacha, we rule that even when the tallit is placed and covers the body, the mitzvah of tzitzit is fulfilled.
However, during the blessing, one should wrap in the tallit to satisfy the opinion of those who hold that 'wrapping' is specifically required. Therefore, we lift the corners over the shoulder and also cover the head and part of the face.
Source
See Mishnah Berurah, Siman 8, Se'if Katan 4, and Sha'ar HaTziyun, Se'if Katan 10.