Rabbi Benjamin Hotta Explains If Tzitzit Can Be Washed with Dirty Clothes

In a daily halachic segment titled "Halacha in 60 Seconds" on Kikar HaShabbat, Rabbi Benjamin Hotta addresses a common question regarding the washing of tzitzit, the ritual fringes worn by observant Jewish men. He discusses whether it is permissible to wash tzitzit together with other dirty clothes. The short video segment provides a concise explanation of the relevant Jewish laws and customs concerning the care and respect due to tzitzit.

Rabbi Hotta also touches on related halachic questions, such as whether it is allowed to tighten the tzitzit knots in a restroom. The segment is part of a series that offers daily practical halachic guidance on various topics. The video is accompanied by illustrative images and is intended to clarify everyday religious practices for viewers.

This particular episode was published on August 18, 2026, and is part of an ongoing effort by Kikar HaShabbat to provide accessible and timely halachic information to the public. Other recent topics in the series include the permissibility of placing a rabbi's image on a tallit (prayer shawl).