How does one wash his hands in the morning? A. Pouring on one’s hands using a vessel: [1] One must use a vessel to pour[2] the water on his hands for the morning washing.[3] Q&A May one use a disposable cup to wash Negel Vasser?[4] Initially it is best not use […]
Netilas Yadayim-The law and its reason
Introduction: In the previous chapter the restrictions that apply prior to washing hands were discussed. This chapter will deal with the detailed laws of the washing; How the washing is to be done; The reason behind the washing; When a blessing is recited; Which waters may be used for the […]
Restrictions for children prior to Netilas Yadayim
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Morning washing-What to do if there is no water available
What does one do if there is no water available? A. May one learn Torah or recite blessings prior to finding water? [1] If it occurred that one does not have [enough] water available to wash his hands three times properly, [and he is thus unable to remove the impurity from […]
Washing restrictions after napping at night
Do the above restrictions apply if one accidently fell asleep, or took a nap, in the beginning of the night and then woke up a few hours later? [1] Example: If one accidently fell asleep at night while reading a story to his children and woke up some time later must […]
Do gentiles have impurity on their hands upon awakening
Do gentiles have impurity on their hands upon awakening? [1] Gentiles do not retract this form of impurity [called Bas Melech] upon sleeping.[2] Thus a gentile may touch ones food and the like without washing his hands beforehand [and so is the custom[3]]. To Purchase this Sefer, click here [1] Basra 4/2; […]
34 Practical Q&A on the restrictions applicable prior to the morning washing
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Q&A on touching parts of body May one touch the external areas of the above parts of the body? [1] Example: May one touch the outside of the nose, lips, ears etc and hence the prohibition only refers to touching […]
List of restrictions that apply prior to washing hands in the morning
1. The reason behind the restrictions [1] Impurity resides on body: The Sages stated that upon sleeping for sixty breaths[2] at night the G-dly soul of every Jew ascends from the body and a spirit of impurity [which is called Shibsa and Bas Melech[3]] then resides on the body. When the […]
Modeh Ani: History, details, and Positions
Saying Modeh Ani:[1] Immediately upon awakening, even prior to washing ones hands[2], it is proper[3] to [accustom oneself[4] to] say Modeh Ani.[5] The reason for reciting Modeh Ani: This is done in order to remember that Hashem is standing over him and motivate him to get up with alacrity.[6] Alternatively, […]
In G-d’s constant presence
In G-d’s constant presence[1] [Immediately upon awakening, in order for one to overcome his inclination and motivate himself to get out of bed with alacrity[2]], he should [accustom himself to immediately[3]] think about who he is lying before and how G-d is constantly standing over him.[4] He should contemplate how […]
