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Touching a Child Above the Elbow

Question

Does touching a child above the elbow require washing hands?

Answer

If it is usually uncovered, it is customary to be lenient, but the Chazon Ish was stringent.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 4

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