List of requirements

Step 1

1. Show two sources for the mitzvah of Tzitzis in the Torah.
2. Explain the significance of the following:

   1. the gematria (numerical value of the Hebrew letters) of Tzitzis;
   2. the number of corners, knots, strings, and windings in Tzitzis.
3. Demonstrate the following:

   1. how to check, make a blessing on, and put on Tzitzis;
   2. a consistent, proper wearing of Tzitzis over the span of a week.
4. Describe how Tzitzis should be worn in the following situations:

   1. while sleeping;
   2. while swimming or in a water park;
   3. while in a beis hachayim (cemetery).
      

Step Two

1. Describe the mitzvah of adding techeiles to Tzitzis and explain why we do not do so today.
2. Explain when and by whom a tallis katan and tallis gadol are worn.
3. Summarize the halachos involved in using a borrowed tallis.
4. Name the materials from which Tzitzis may be made according to the Torah, and explain the halachos involving Tzitzis made from other materials.
   

Step Three

1. Explain who may make the garments and strings used for Tzitzis, and who may tie Tzitzis which are to be used by an adult.
2. Explain or demonstrate how the strings used for Tzitzis are made.
3. Demonstrate the proper tying of Tzitzis on a garment, including having proper intention for the Mitzvah.
4. Show the following:

   1. five (5) flaws that can occur in the garment which make it unfit for use;
   2. three (3) flaws in the strings which make them unfit;
   3. what to do if one discovers that the Tzitzis he is wearing have become unfit.
5. Explain how Tzitzis are to be disposed once they become unusable.