May one pray a personal prayer to Hashem with unclean hands?[1]
Yes. It is permitted to pray a personal prayer so long as one does not mention Hashem’s name.
[1] Olas Tamid 4:15; Admur Siddur; Basra 1:6; Kama 1:5 regarding Modeh Ani
❓ May one pray a personal prayer to Hashem with unclean hands?
Author: Rabbi Yaakov GoldsteinPublished: August 10, 2026
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May one pray a personal prayer to Hashem with unclean hands?[1] Yes. It is permitted to pray a personal prayer so long as one does not mention Hashem’s name. [1] Olas Tamid 4:15; Admur Siddur; Basra 1:6; Kama 1:5 regarding Modeh Ani