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Up to where should one wash hands

Question

Is it sufficient in the morning hand washing to wash only up to the fingertips?

Answer

Hello,

Ideally, one should wash the entire hand.

Only if there is no water available, one may wash up to the fingertips.

Answered 13 February 2025 How answers are reviewed
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Rabbi Israel Cohen
Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source

Mishnah Berurah, Siman 4, S"K 9
Ideally, wash up to the elbow, but if there is no water, washing up to the knuckles is sufficient.

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