Monday, August 24, 2009

Washing for non-grain bread

Hi,

The enactment of hand-washing before bread is tied to bread made from material the Torah calls דגן. Bread made from other materials does not require hand-washing.

Traditionally, דגן is understood to include wheat, barley, rye, oats and spelt.

(Mishneh Berurah 158:7)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

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