What is the basis for reciting Al Netilat Yadayim only in the morning and not during the day after restroom use?
Synopsis
The Taz and Beur HaGra explain that Al Netilat Yadayim was instituted specifically for the morning because of the unique morning context — either that hands touched unclean areas during sleep (Rosh) or that one becomes a new creation each morning (Rashba).
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Does one recite Asher Yatzar after urination throughout the day (not only in the morning)?
4 opinions across 3 eras
Does one recite 'Al Netilat Yadayim' after using the restroom during the day (beyond the morning washing)?
7 opinions across 3 eras
Is hand-washing required after urination where one did not touch oneself (no wiping)?
4 opinions
If one urinated, became distracted, then urinated again — must one recite Asher Yatzar twice?
8 opinions
Is there a minimum amount of urination required before one is obligated to recite Asher Yatzar?
2 opinions
If one forgot to recite Asher Yatzar and feels the urge to relieve oneself again before reciting it, should one recite the blessing before or after the second use?
2 opinions
When one forgot to recite a post-meal blessing (birkat acharona) and then urinated — which blessing takes precedence, Asher Yatzar or the birkat acharona?
1 opinions
If one drinks a laxative intending to empty the bowels completely over multiple sessions — does one recite Asher Yatzar once at the end or after each session?
2 opinions
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