❓Question: Can You Wear Clothing for Modesty Before Washing Hands in the Morning?

May one put on clothing for modesty purposes prior to washing?[1]

Yes.

^[1] Seder Hayom states: “After wearing one’s undershirt and covering oneself properly, prior to touching one’s clothing he is to wash his hands”; See previous footnote.

Other Opinions: Ateres Zikeinim 4:3 writes one is to slightly wash his hands prior to putting on the undershirt and then he is to wash himself three times properly.

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1. Seder Hayom states: "After wearing one's undershirt and covering oneself properly, prior to touching one's clothing he is to wash his hands" ↩
2. Alternative opinion by Ateres Zikeinim suggests slightly washing hands prior to putting on the undershirt ↩