How much water is required for mayim achronim?
Synopsis
Whether a minimum shiur (measure) of water is required for mayim achronim, and what that measure is according to various authorities.
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Is washing hands after a meal (mayim achronim) obligatory or merely optional?
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When water is scarce and one cannot wash both mayim rishonim and mayim achronim, which takes priority?
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Must mayim achronim be washed into a vessel, or may one wash directly onto the ground?
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How far up the hand must one wash for mayim achronim?
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