In this "Lama (Hebrew for 'Why?') Talk With Izzy", Izzy points out that men don't wear shawls, proposes that tallits be called prayer-capes or prayer-cloaks in English and explains why some men at the Crown wear them. BIblical commandment. Greek term for tassels, tzitzit, is kraspidon and is the word used for the hem of Yeshua's garment in Matthew and Mark. Tassels indicate nationality, social status, and job description, pictured by the cord of Judah in Genesis. Ancient ID. Coming under the Father's covering in the morning in prayer. Healing in the wings of the Sun of Righteousness in Malachi 4 a prophecy of healing powers of Mashiach. Wearing tzitzit on the belt. Pioneering practical, functional version of the Torah.