Is a tallit made for use as burial shrouds exempt from tzitzit even when worn by the living owner during his lifetime?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that a tallit designated as burial shrouds is exempt from tzitzit even if occasionally worn during the owner's lifetime. The rationale and its scope differ between Rosh/Mechaber and Rambam.
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