May one give bread to a servant or other person unless one knows they have washed their hands (netilat yadayim)?
Synopsis
The Mechaber prohibits giving bread to the servant unless one knows he washed his hands. Authorities disagree about whether this concern extends to any person or only the servant, and whether charity considerations override the restriction.
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When a servant (shamash) is present at a meal and a food with a pleasant aroma or sharp taste is served, is the host obligated to give the servant some immediately?
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May one give food to a person who may not recite a blessing (brachah) before eating?
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