Yeshivish glossary term
atarah
עטרה
Meaning
- decorative neckband or crown on a tallis
- tallis collar decoration
Alternate spellings
atara
Usage and context
Some talleisim have a decorative atarah along the edge worn at the head or neck.
- Category
- tzitzis and tallis
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The tallis has a silver atarah.
Plain-English example
The prayer shawl has a silver decorative neckband.