Must one clean his hands prior to Torah learning if he touched shoes?
Yes.[1]
[1] See Machatzis Hashekel 4:17; Nivei Shalom 4:12; Machazik Bracha brought in Shaareiy Teshuvah 4:12; Soles Belula 4:14 in name of Makor Chaim; Ben Ish Chaiy Toldos 17
❓ Must one clean his hands prior to Torah learning if he touched shoes?
Author: Rabbi Yaakov GoldsteinPublished: August 10, 2026
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Must one clean his hands prior to Torah learning if he touched shoes? Yes.[1] [1] See Machatzis Hashekel 4:17; Nivei Shalom 4:12; Machazik Bracha brought in Shaareiy Teshuvah 4:12; Soles Belula 4:14 in name of Makor Chaim; Ben Ish Chaiy Toldos 17