Does merely touching (without scratching) one's hair during a meal require re-washing?
Synopsis
The Mishnah Berurah draws a distinction between scratching or rubbing the hair (which requires re-washing) and merely touching the hair without scratching (which does not require re-washing).
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May one make a condition (tenai) on morning handwashing to cover the entire day's eating, even when there is no pressing need (sha'at hadechak)?
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