Washing Hands for Bread When Hands Are Clean
Question
He prayed and kept his hands clean and wants to eat bread. Does he need to bless the washing?
Answer
If he knows he did not divert his attention, there is no need to bless. Therefore, he should touch his hands to his head or covered areas or the floor, etc., and then wash his hands with a blessing.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 158, Se'if 7) and Mishnah Berurah (there, Sif-Katan 32). And Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 159, Se'if 13) and Biur Halacha (Siman 164).
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