How long may one delay reciting birkat hamazon after washing mayim achronim?
Synopsis
Whether reciting birkat hamazon must immediately follow mayim achronim, and whether any interruption (including speech) between the two is permitted.
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Is washing hands after a meal (mayim achronim) obligatory or merely optional?
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