Hand Washing When Touching Above the Elbow While Putting on Tefillin
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Question
If one touches above the elbow while putting on tefillin, is hand washing required?
Answer
It is required [though the Baal HaBayit Chadash is lenient in this regard].
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 4, Se'if 8.
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