May one recite a blessing over hand-washing when water is unavailable and cloth is used instead?
Synopsis
Whether the blessing 'al nettilat yadayim' should be recited when using cloth instead of water. Sources indicate blessing should not be recited.
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When water is not available within four mils ahead or one mil behind, may one eat bread without washing hands?
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May one wrap only one hand with cloth if eating with one hand only?
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When water is unavailable, must the bread/food be dipped in liquid, or may one eat dry bread after wrapping hands with cloth?
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Must the person serving food (feeding others) wash their hands before touching the food?
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Must the person eating wash their hands, even if someone else is putting the food into their mouth and they do not touch it?
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