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Washing Hands After Touching Covered Areas - When Clean

Question

After coming out clean from the shower and touching covered areas where there is no sweat at all, is it necessary to wash hands?

Answer

It is necessary to wash hands due to the principle of 'no distinction'.

Source

See Kaf HaChaim, Siman 4, Se'if Katan 85 and Shevet Emet, Zevachim 19.

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