Netilat Yadayim (Hand Washing)

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Netilat Yadayim (Hand Washing): (lit. "washing of the hands"); the ritual washing of the hands upon rising in the morning, before eating bread, etc.

	Why do we ritually wash our hands when we wake up? By Menachem Posner A number of reasons are supplied for this washing: a) During the course of the night, our souls ascend to the heavenly realms, where they "recharge"; drawing renewed life and energy for the following day. At that time, our bodies remain with only the ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Why do we ritually wash our hands when we wake up?
	Meal Hand-Washing Beyond Pasteur! Do the ritual washing of hands, say a blessing on the food and then dig in to elevate all those carbs and proteins into a divine experience... Jewish Practice » Mitzvah Minutes » Daily » Meal Hand-Washing
	2. Bread Bread made from the five species of grains identified by our sages (wheat, barley, rye, spelt or oat) require the blessing "Hamotzi." In order to be considered bread, the liquid ingredient has to be primarily water and it has to be baked. Dough that uses ... Jewish Practice » Kosher » Food Blessings » Brachot Wizard » 2. Bread
	The Laws Upon Awakening in the Morning By Eliezer Wenger When we awaken in the morning, we immediately recognize and appreciate the kindness G-d has done with them. Jewish Practice » Miscellaneous » The Laws Upon Awakening in the Morning
	Washing Hands Before Praying and Studying By Menachem Posner Question: Is it necessary to wash one's hands prior to the daily prayers? And how about before studying Torah? Answer: During the course of the day, chances are that our hands have touched areas of our bodies that are normally covered. After touching ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Washing Hands Before Praying and Studying
	Obsessive Compulsive By Elisha Greenbaum What is gained by ritually washing hands which are already clean? A look at the history of medicine might provide an answer... Parshah » Shemot - Exodus » Ki Tisa » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Musings » Obsessive Compulsive
	Cleansing the Spiritual Worlds Kabbalah explains that the washing of our hands elevates the supernal worlds. by Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman; adapted from Rabbi Dr. Charles Chavel's annotated translation of Ramban's Commentary on the Torah Kabbalah explains that the washing of our hands elevates the supernal worlds. Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Shemot - Exodus » Ki Tisa » Mystical Classics » Cleansing the Spiritual Worlds
	Prayers Upon Awakening Starting Off Right! The Modeh Ani, the blessing recited upon ritually washing the hands, and the preface to the morning prayers. Jewish Practice » Jewish Prayer » Selected Prayers » Prayers Upon Awakening
	6: Ritual Washing of the Hands Before we eat a meal with bread, we wash our hands and make a special blessing. So immediately after Kiddush we perform the ritual washing for bread. Go to the kitchen, or the nearest sink in the house. Fill a large cup with water. Pass the cup to your ... Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Wizards » Friday Night Wizard » 6: Ritual Washing of the Hands
	Washing the Hands in the Morning By Nissan Mindel 1. Because every morning one must rededicate himself to the service of G-d, he must purify himself and wash his hands out of a vessel, just as the Priest was commanded to do prior, to his service in the Holy Temple. 2. Another reason is this: When a man ... Jewish Practice » Miscellaneous » Laws of the Morning Routine » Washing the Hands in the Morning

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