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Washing Hands After a Funeral

Question

I was at a funeral, but not within four cubits of the coffin. Do I need to wash my hands when entering a building?

Answer

According to the basic law, it is not necessary, but there is a custom to wash hands.

Source

P'MG, Siman 4, Chacham Ephraim, Klal 158

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