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Washing Hands Before Morning Prayer

Question

When arriving for the morning prayer at the synagogue, is it necessary to wash one's hands before the prayer?

Answer

If one's hands have remained clean, it is not necessary. Unless several hours have passed since the last washing.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 92, סעיף 4.

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