When water is unavailable, must the bread/food be dipped in liquid, or may one eat dry bread after wrapping hands with cloth?
Synopsis
Whether dipping food in liquid is a requirement when washing is not possible. Mechaber requires dipping or using spoon; some acharonim discuss whether dry bread is permitted.
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