Is it forbidden to hold other sacred writings (Nevi'im, Ketuvim) with bare hands?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules only about Sefer Torah. The Rema cites an opinion that the same prohibition applies to all sacred writings but notes the custom does not follow this; he recommends stringency before handwashing.
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