Is it permitted or a sign of arrogance to wash hands for fruits?

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Synopsis

Washing hands for fruits is considered arrogance (gasut ha-ruach), as the sages did not decree hand washing for fruits.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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