Netilas Yodayim (Seudah) Archives

Must I remove my rings before washing Negel Vaaser?

Question continued: My wedding band and diamond ring are tight. I am pregnant and sometimes my fingers get bloated. I cannot remove my ring without soap and water. It is…

Does the water from Mayim Acharonim need to be taken off the table before Bentching?

Many have the custom to remove the used Mayim Acharonim water from the table. The reason for this is because there is a "רוח רעה" - "negative spirit" in…

May one use a water bottle to wash his hands for Netilas Yodayim (for a meal)?

It is better to use a regular kvort or cup with a larger opening. If no other choice exists, one may use a water bottle, however one should make…

My son got stitches on his hand and the Dr. said he cant get it wet. How do I go about Negel Vasser or washing for bread?

Regarding Negel Vasser: He should wash the other hand and whatever possible on the wounded hand (at least the fingers if possible). חמור נטילה זו מנטילה לסעודה, וכדברי אדה"ז…

I need to have a cast for 3 weeks. So, for Birchas Hashachar, and for bread, I’m only washing my left hand. Do I say ‘al netilas yodoyim’?

Yes you say על נטילת ידים even though you wash only one hand. Sources: חיי״א מ, יח. שו''ת זבחי צדק ח''ב בסופו או''ח סי' יג, ושו''ת רב פעלים…

Is chicken considered something which is eaten with a fork (and therefore if it is wet you still do not need to wash your hands for it)?

My dilemma is that on the one hand it's probably "proper" to eat it with a fork, but I often see people eventually eating part of it with their…

Is a Kvourt (washing cup) that has small beads on its rim kosher to wash with?

It is kosher for netilas yodayim. סדר נט״י לסעודה בסידור אדה״ז סעי' יב ש"בפגימות קטנות אין לחוש". וה״ה בדדים קטנים. וראה גם שו״ע אדה״ז קנט, ד. …

My nails are long and protruding and I was not able to cut them before Shabbos. Is there any Heter given this year -that Tisha B’av falls on Shabbos- to cut my nails during this week before Shabbos Tisha B’av?

There is a Machlokes in this matter. Practically, we are only lenient L’kovod Shabbos. If the nails are extremely long, and can be a concern of Chatzitzah for Netilas…

We are having an office potluck and I signed up for bread. Then I realized that most of the people attending are Jewish but not religious. Most likely they will not wash before, or Bentch after eating. Do I need to bring something different?

You should change that and offer something else. If you cannot change the menu, then offer Mezonos bread. If this is impossible too, then there’s room to be lenient…

Does washing your hands before eating a “Dovor Shetibulo B’Mashkin” apply by everything (let’s say cake or cookies in milk)?

All foods which are immersed in one of the seven liquids (water, wine, oil, milk, dew, bees honey and blood) unless it’s normal to eat with a spoon. …