“The Torah commanded us the mitzvah of tzitzit, which are connected to garments — for the tzitzit protect the garments themselves from negative influences, and through this, the entire Torah is preserved.” (Likutey Halakhot, Rabbi Nathan of Breslov)
Tzitzit are not merely an outward reminder — they work on a deeper level. Rabbi Nathan teaches that they don’t just protect the person wearing them, but the garments themselves, as if the fabric is infused with light.
In Jewish tradition, clothing often represents the outer layer of the soul — the interface between the soul and the world. And like the soul, our garments can be vulnerable to negative influences. Tzitzit create a sacred boundary: a way of being in the world without becoming lost in it.
Through this mitzvah, the entire Torah is safeguarded — for one who guards their garments also guards their identity, their dignity, and their loyalty to Hashem. Tzitzit thus become a constant thread, a visible link between the higher and the lower realms.
