Is rubbing the hands together required as part of ritual handwashing?
Synopsis
The Talmud and poskim require rubbing the hands together (shefshuf) as part of handwashing. Authorities debate whether this is mandatory in all cases, including when a full revi'it was poured per hand or when hands were immersed.
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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?
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If one washed only part of the hand and added more water to cover the rest, is the washing valid?
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If one poured water on one hand and rubbed it against the other before washing the second hand, is the washing valid?
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Is washing both hands simultaneously treated differently from washing one hand at a time with respect to cross-contamination?
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What happens if each hand was washed separately and then the hands were joined when receiving the second-waters?
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When rubbing the hands together, must one avoid rubbing beyond the area that was washed?
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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?
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