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Washing Hands After Touching Hair

Question

Touched hair in a covered area under the kippah, but did not rub. Is it considered a covered area requiring hand washing?

Answer

There is no need to wash hands unless one rubbed.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 164

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