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Washing Vessels and Water Sources

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Must one raise (or keep lowered) the hands during ritual washing to prevent first-waters from flowing back past the wrist joint?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Raising the Hands

How many pourings are required for ritual handwashing, and when may one pour only once?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Number of Pourings

Is rubbing the hands together required as part of ritual handwashing?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Rubbing the Hands

If one washed only part of the hand and added more water to cover the rest, is the washing valid?

3 opinions

Partial Washing

If one poured water on one hand and rubbed it against the other before washing the second hand, is the washing valid?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Cross-Contamination Between …

Is washing both hands simultaneously treated differently from washing one hand at a time with respect to cross-contamination?

1 opinions

Washing Both Hands Together

What happens if each hand was washed separately and then the hands were joined when receiving the second-waters?

2 opinions

Joining Hands During Second-…

When rubbing the hands together, must one avoid rubbing beyond the area that was washed?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Extent of Rubbing

If one washed one hand, dried it on the head or wall, and then touched the water that had dripped there, is the hand impure?

2 opinions

Re-touching Expelled Waters

When pouring first-waters, must one ensure that no pebble, splinter, or other object is on the hand?

2 opinions

Interpositions on the Hand

How should one with a bandaged wound on the hand perform ritual handwashing?

4 opinions across 2 eras