Number of Washings After Cutting Nails
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Question
After cutting nails, is it necessary to wash one's hands six times alternately, like the hand washing after a night's sleep, or is once enough?
Answer
The main halachic ruling is that once is enough.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 4
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