Are Egyptian garments (guchash) and other regional garments from Turkey and Ashkenaz exempt from tzitzit despite having four corners?
Synopsis
Egyptian garments called Guchash, and other regional garments from Turkey (Mintin'ish, Dulaman'ish, Kaftan'ish, Phirig'ish) and Ashkenaz, are exempt from tzitzit despite having four corners because the corners are not arranged with two in front and two in back, aligned opposite to each other.
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