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Hand Washing for a Person with a Hand Injury

Question

A person who is unable to touch food due to paralysis and a hand injury, is he exempt from washing hands according to the law, or is he required to wash or at least cover his hands?

Answer

Shalom Rav

It is necessary to cover the injured hand.

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