If the garment tears at the hole so that less than the minimum distance remains from the tear to the edge, are the tzitzit still valid?
Synopsis
If at the time of placement the hole was in the correct zone but the garment later tore, the tzitzit remain valid — the Torah only requires the minimum distance at the time of placing the tzitzit. Custom is to sew a hem around the hole to prevent this problem.
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