Must one bless 'al netilas yadayim' when washing hands?

BlessingsHand WashingBlessing

Synopsis

One must bless 'al netilas yadayim' or the full formula 'asher kidshanu b'mitzvosav vitzivanu al netilas yadayim.'

Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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