When one defecates and then wants to eat, must he wash his hands twice (once for Asher Yatzar and once for Netilat Yadayim), or is a single washing sufficient?
Synopsis
After defecating, one must recite both Asher Yatzar and Al Netilat Yadayim before eating. The dispute concerns whether two separate washings are required, or whether a single washing can cover both obligations.
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When one washes twice (before eating, after relieving oneself), must the second washing (for Netilat Yadayim) be performed with a full revi'it, and how does the rubbing/scrubbing between pours relate to the validity of the washing?
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