Is one to rub the hands together prior to drying the hands?[1] One is to rub the hands together prior to drying them. Based on Kabala, one is to rub his hands together three times before drying them.[2] One is to rub the hands together while the fingers are straight
Is one to rub the hands together prior to drying the hands?[1]
One is to rub the hands together prior to drying them. Based on Kabala, one is to rub his hands together three times before drying them.[2] One is to rub the hands together while the fingers are straight and not bent.[3]
[1] Arizal in Peri Eitz Chaim; Olas Tamid p. 19; Ben Ish Chaiy Toldos 3; Kaf Hachaim 4:15; M”B 4:9; Admur regarding washing for bread
[2] Based on Rashash. [Ben Ish Chaiy ibid; Kaf Hachaim ibid]