No Gedolim wear it, so neither should we



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Categories: Mesorah

The overwhelming majority of poskim who studied the two sides of the issue, do not wear the techeiles.

Debate Responses

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Rabbi Mois Navon • Source: Threads of Reason
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While some Charedi leaders withheld endorsement, others—like R. Elyashiv—approved its use for those convinced by evidence. Many rabbis wear it privately. Halacha requires weighing Torah evidence over popularity, especially for mitzvos d’oraita.
Source: “Threads of Reason,” pp. 11–12

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R' Chaim Klein • Source: Mishpacha Response to Negative Attitude on Techeiles
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This description is quite surprising! While the overwhelming majority of Poskim have not yet studied this sugya in depth, our experience is that most of those who have indeed studied both sides thoroughly are supportive.

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Rafi Hecht • Source: Blue Fringes
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Today a number of prominent Gedolim have come out wearing it, making the “no Gedolim” argument moot.

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