When must the strings be cut to their proper count before tying and wrapping?
Synopsis
One must cut the strings to create eight before beginning the wrapping and tying. If one wound even one set of windings and made even one knot before cutting, the tzitzit are invalid due to 'taaseh v'lo min ha'asuy.'
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