Blessings · Orach Chaim 161

Water Quantity for Washing

5 questions · 25 opinions

Does the general rule that 'whatever interposes for tevila (immersion) also interposes for netilat yadayim' apply, and which specific substances constitute a chatzitzah?

6 opinions across 3 eras

Does chatzitzah depend on the individual's personal practice of being particular (makpid) or on general community standards?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Personal vs. Community Stand…

Must a ring be removed before netilat yadayim, and does this depend on whether the ring is loose or tight?

5 opinions across 2 eras

How far up the hand must water reach for valid netilat yadayim — up to the wrist/forearm joint or only up to where the fingers join the palm?

6 opinions across 3 eras

Measure of the Hand

Does a bandage (retiyah) on the hand constitute a chatzitzah for netilat yadayim?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Bandage on the Hand