Wrapping in a Tallit Katan
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Question
It is mentioned in Shulchan Aruch, Siman 8, that it is advisable to wrap oneself in tzitzit, even in a small one, before wearing it as per the 'walking four cubits' etc. In practice, with our tzitzit (small ones), is this done or not?
Answer
Shalom and blessings
In practice, it is not customary to wrap oneself in a tallit katan.
Source
See Magen Avraham, Siman 8 and Responsa Eretz Tzvi for the reason
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