Thursday, January 16, 2014

Washing ritually after touching shoelaces

Hi,

We wash ritually (netilat yadayim) after touching shoes, but it is not necessary to wash after touching  shoelaces.

(Rivivot Ephraim 1:10:2)

Have a great day,
Mordechai
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    I have observed the practice of wiping one's hands on wood or some other object, rather than washing. Is this an appropriate/reasonable option? Michael Felder

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  2. The Rebbetzin's HusbandJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Hi Michael,
    See Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 4:22; that is acceptable to permit davening, where one lacks water.

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