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Now, the Rabbi refers to what are called "Makifim" (Surrounding Lights), and he proceeds to explain these concepts. The tallit itself, from which the tzitzit emerge, is a great Or Makif (Surrounding Light) that encompasses the entire Z"A (Ze'ir Anpin / Small Face) up to the end of the Yesod (Foundation). However, it only surrounds the first three Sefirot (Keter, Chokhmah, Binah), and therefore, it is smaller than the inner light that is mentioned, which is initially an Or Pnimi (Inner Light) of the Mochin (intellectual faculties).

The hair of the Mochin of Gadlut (maturity) of the head of Z"A is short and stands upright. If they were hanging and bent downward, the Or Makif would be directed downward, hanging toward the skull. But since they stand upright, they encompass the head of Z"A with their light. And from the time of Yenika (nurturing), it is explained that this small inner Or Makif extends from the head of Leah to the throat of Z"A and continues to the head of Rachel during the time of Ibur (gestation). These hairs extend to the chest of Z"A, and the tips of these hairs are the secret of the tzitzit that emerge from the tallit, as previously explained.

There are three specific Makifim that encompass all three Partzufim (spiritual configurations) of Z"A, Leah, and Rachel, and they are represented by the threads of the tzitzit, which descend to the place where the Kohen (priest) stands. These threads signify the Or Makif that extends from Z"A to Nukva (the female aspect).

Additionally, there is a general Makif that encompasses all Partzufim together, which is the garment of the tallit itself. This was explained earlier as being merited by Israel due to the deeds of Shem, the son of Noah, in the secret of the holy Chariot, which includes the four living creatures. The secret of the tallit is to encompass the three aspects of Z"A, Leah, and Rachel.

Thus, the garment of the tallit unifies and connects the two Partzufim of Rachel and Leah, and wearing the tallit is the joining of both together.