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	# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again.<Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) from Rashi and Rambam ~~writes~~ that speech isn’t an interruption. The Magen Avraham 165:4 ~~disagrees and is strict~~. ~~This is also~~ the ~~opinion of~~ the Arizal (cited by Bear Heitiv 179:1), Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri Megadim E”A 179:1, Chayei Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, Magen Giborim, Maharsham in Daat Torah, and Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. Bear Heitiv 179:1 cites the Magen Avraham as though he is lenient and Shaar Hatziyun notes this difficulty. </ref>		# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again.<Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) infers from Rashi and Rambam that speech isn’t an interruption between mayim achronim and birkat hamazon. The Magen Avraham 165:4 questions it but seems to agree. On the other hand, the Arizal (cited by Bear Heitiv 179:1) holds that it is forbidden to talk betwen mayim achronim and birkat hamazon. This is also the opinion of the Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri Megadim E”A 179:1, Chayei Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, Magen Giborim, Maharsham in Daat Torah, and Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. Bear Heitiv 179:1 cites the Magen Avraham as though he is lenient and Shaar Hatziyun notes this difficulty.</ref>
	# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]].<Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>		# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]].<Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>
	# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]].<Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer [[devarim shbekedusha]] between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>		# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]].<Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer [[devarim shbekedusha]] between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>

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	==Interruptions between Washing and Making [[Birkat HaMazon]]==		==Interruptions between Washing and Making [[Birkat HaMazon]]==
	# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again. <Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) from Rashi and Rambam writes that speech isn’t an interruption. The Magen Avraham 165:4 disagrees and is strict. This is also the opinion of the Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri Megadim E”A 1, ~~Chayey~~ Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, Magen Giborim, Maharsham ~~BeDaat~~ Torah, Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. </ref>		# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again.<Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) from Rashi and Rambam writes that speech isn’t an interruption. The Magen Avraham 165:4 disagrees and is strict. This is also the opinion of the Arizal (cited by Bear Heitiv 179:1), Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri Megadim E”A 179:1, Chayei Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, Magen Giborim, Maharsham in Daat Torah, and Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. Bear Heitiv 179:1 cites the Magen Avraham as though he is lenient and Shaar Hatziyun notes this difficulty. </ref>
	# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>		# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]].<Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>
	# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]]. <Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer devarim shbekedusha between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>		# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]].<Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer [[devarim shbekedusha]] between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>
	# Preferably, one shouldn’t wait or do actions unrelated to ~~Brikat~~ HaMazon more than 12 seconds; those who wait for everyone to wash their hands have what to rely on. <Ref> Bach 179, Pri Megadim E"A 179:1, Mishna Brurah 179:1 in name of the derech hachaim that one should rewash, ~~taz~~ 181:3 says one can wait for 4 people to wash hands after you, so says the ~~lavush~~ 181:6, Olat ~~tamid~~ 181:4, Magen Avraham 181:5, ~~shulchan aruch harav~~ 181:5 Mishna brurah 181:15, ~~kaf hachaim~~ 181:18, ~~peulat tzaddik~~ 3:71, Yabea ~~omer~~ Y”D 2:1(11). The stringency of unrelated actions is sourced in the ~~ritva hilchot~~ [[~~brachot~~]] 3:17,6:21 and ~~brought simlairly~~ by ~~kesef~~ Mishna [[Brachot]] 6:20. </ref>		# Preferably, one shouldn’t wait or do actions unrelated to [[Birkat HaMazon]] more than 12 seconds; those who wait for everyone to wash their hands have what to rely on. <Ref> Bach 179, Pri Megadim E"A 179:1, Mishna Brurah 179:1 in name of the derech hachaim that one should rewash, Taz 181:3 says one can wait for 4 people to wash hands after you, so says the Lavush 181:6, Olat Tamid 181:4, Magen Avraham 181:5, Shulchan Aruch Harav 181:5 Mishna brurah 181:15, Kaf Hachaim 181:18, Peulat Tzaddik 3:71, Yabea Omer Y”D 2:1(11). The stringency of unrelated actions is sourced in the Ritva Hilchot [[Brachot]] 3:17 and 6:21 and a similar approach is cited by Kesef Mishna [[Brachot]] 6:20. </ref>
	# In our time that everyone reads [[Birkat HaMazon]] one should try to have multiple vessels so everyone doesn’t have to wait long until [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Beiur Halacha s.v. Min Hakatan, Halacha Brurah 181:15. However, in earlier times, only one would say [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Accordingly, ~~S”A~~ 181:6 rules the one doing the [[Birkat HaMazon]] should be the first to wash but if there’s more than 5 people washing, then they begin washing from the least important person until there’s 5 people left and then the one doing [[Birkat HaMazon]] washes. </ref>		# In our time that everyone reads [[Birkat HaMazon]] one should try to have multiple vessels so everyone doesn’t have to wait long until [[Birkat HaMazon]].<Ref> Beiur Halacha s.v. Min Hakatan, Halacha Brurah 181:15. However, in earlier times, only one would say [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Accordingly, Shulchan Aruch O.C. 181:6 rules the one doing the [[Birkat HaMazon]] should be the first to wash but if there’s more than 5 people washing, then they begin washing from the least important person until there’s 5 people left and then the one doing [[Birkat HaMazon]] washes. </ref>
	# If there's only one mayim achronim vessel to wash with, if there's five people or less, the one who is going to lead the zimmun should wash first so that he has time to prepare the text of the four brachot of birkat hamazon. If there are more than five people, then the least dignified should wash first and they should continue to wash in the order of how they're sitting and the fifth to last person should be the would who is going to lead the zimmun.<ref>The Gemara Brachot 46b establishes that the least dignified person should wash mayim achronim first because it isn't an honor to wait without talking between mayim achronim and birkat hamazon. However, the one who is going to lead zimmun should make sure to wash first if there's a small group of five or less, or fifth to last if there's a larger crowd so that he has time to prepare the text of the four brachot of birkat hamazon. Raavad Brachot 7:12 rules accordingly. However, the Rambam 7:12 explains that the greatest person always washes first. The Kesef Mishna explains that the Rambam thought that the gemara was only applicable if they would remove the personal tables after they washed in which case it isn't an honor to wash first, but now that the table isn't removed at all, the honor is to wash first so that you can have clean hands. Shulchan Aruch 181:6 rules like Shulchan Aruch. Halacha Brurah 181:15 agrees.		# If there's only one mayim achronim vessel to wash with, if there's five people or less, the one who is going to lead the zimmun should wash first so that he has time to prepare the text of the four brachot of birkat hamazon. If there are more than five people, then the least dignified should wash first and they should continue to wash in the order of how they're sitting and the fifth to last person should be the would who is going to lead the zimmun.<ref>The Gemara Brachot 46b establishes that the least dignified person should wash mayim achronim first because it isn't an honor to wait without talking between mayim achronim and birkat hamazon. However, the one who is going to lead zimmun should make sure to wash first if there's a small group of five or less, or fifth to last if there's a larger crowd so that he has time to prepare the text of the four brachot of birkat hamazon. Raavad Brachot 7:12 rules accordingly. However, the Rambam 7:12 explains that the greatest person always washes first. The Kesef Mishna explains that the Rambam thought that the gemara was only applicable if they would remove the personal tables after they washed in which case it isn't an honor to wash first, but now that the table isn't removed at all, the honor is to wash first so that you can have clean hands. Shulchan Aruch 181:6 rules like Shulchan Aruch. Halacha Brurah 181:15 agrees.
	* The Rashba Brachot 46b s.v. bizman explains that it isn't considered an interruption for the one who is doing zimmun to wash fifth to the end because it is only a period of time between washing and birkat hamazon and also the interruption has a purpose. Mishna Brurah 181:15 agrees.</ref>		* The Rashba Brachot 46b s.v. bizman explains that it isn't considered an interruption for the one who is doing zimmun to wash fifth to the end because it is only a period of time between washing and birkat hamazon and also the interruption has a purpose. Mishna Brurah 181:15 agrees.</ref>

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	~~That food has salt of sadom which sticks to your hands and if not washed off makes you blind.~~
	~~How do you understand this?~~
	~~A hungry person generally understands the plight of another hungry person...because he is in that position himself.~~
	~~But when he is full....after having a meal....there is a tendency to miss the hunger pangs of others.~~
	~~(In sadom theology - my is mine and your is yours)~~
	By final waters the Jew is consciously proclaiming that I am satiated but still sensitive to others who are not. My personal satisfaction does not make me insensitive to others who are not so lucky...and I will ask for them in my prayers.]]

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			That food has salt of sadom which sticks to your hands and if not washed off makes you blind.
			How do you understand this?
			A hungry person generally understands the plight of another hungry person...because he is in that position himself.
			But when he is full....after having a meal....there is a tendency to miss the hunger pangs of others.
			(In sadom theology - my is mine and your is yours)
			By final waters the Jew is consciously proclaiming that I am satiated but still sensitive to others who are not. My personal satisfaction does not make me insensitive to others who are not so lucky...and I will ask for them in my prayers.]]

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	==Interruptions between Washing and Making [[Birkat HaMazon]]==		==Interruptions between Washing and Making [[Birkat HaMazon]]==
	# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again. <Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) from Rashi and Rambam writes that speech isn’t an interruption. The Magen Avraham 165:4 disagrees and is strict. This is also the opinion of the Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri ~~Migadim A”A~~ 1, Chayey Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, Magen Giborim, Maharsham BeDaat Torah, Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. </ref>		# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again. <Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) from Rashi and Rambam writes that speech isn’t an interruption. The Magen Avraham 165:4 disagrees and is strict. This is also the opinion of the Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri Megadim E”A 1, Chayey Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, Magen Giborim, Maharsham BeDaat Torah, Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. </ref>
	# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>		# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>
	# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]]. <Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer devarim shbekedusha between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>		# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]]. <Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer devarim shbekedusha between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>
	# Preferably, one shouldn’t wait or do actions unrelated to Brikat HaMazon more than 12 seconds; those who wait for everyone to wash their hands have what to rely on. <Ref> Bach 179, Pri Megadim 179~~;A”A~~ 1, Mishna Brurah 179:1 in name of the derech hachaim that one should rewash, taz 181:3 says one can wait for 4 people to wash hands after you, so says the lavush 181:6, Olat tamid 181:4, Magen Avraham 181:5, shulchan aruch harav 181:5 Mishna brurah 181:15, kaf hachaim 181:18, peulat tzaddik 3:71, Yabea omer Y”D 2:1(11). The stringency of unrelated actions is sourced in the ritva hilchot [[brachot]] 3:17,6:21 and brought simlairly by kesef Mishna [[Brachot]] 6:20. </ref>		# Preferably, one shouldn’t wait or do actions unrelated to Brikat HaMazon more than 12 seconds; those who wait for everyone to wash their hands have what to rely on. <Ref> Bach 179, Pri Megadim E"A 179:1, Mishna Brurah 179:1 in name of the derech hachaim that one should rewash, taz 181:3 says one can wait for 4 people to wash hands after you, so says the lavush 181:6, Olat tamid 181:4, Magen Avraham 181:5, shulchan aruch harav 181:5 Mishna brurah 181:15, kaf hachaim 181:18, peulat tzaddik 3:71, Yabea omer Y”D 2:1(11). The stringency of unrelated actions is sourced in the ritva hilchot [[brachot]] 3:17,6:21 and brought simlairly by kesef Mishna [[Brachot]] 6:20. </ref>
	# In our time that everyone reads [[Birkat HaMazon]] one should try to have multiple vessels so everyone doesn’t have to wait long until [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Beiur Halacha s.v. Min Hakatan. However, in earlier times, only one would say [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Accordingly, S”A 181:6 rules the one doing the [[Birkat HaMazon]] should be the first to wash but if there’s more than 5 people washing, then they begin washing from the least important person until there’s 5 people left and then the one doing [[Birkat HaMazon]] washes. </ref>		# In our time that everyone reads [[Birkat HaMazon]] one should try to have multiple vessels so everyone doesn’t have to wait long until [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Beiur Halacha s.v. Min Hakatan, Halacha Brurah 181:15. However, in earlier times, only one would say [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Accordingly, S”A 181:6 rules the one doing the [[Birkat HaMazon]] should be the first to wash but if there’s more than 5 people washing, then they begin washing from the least important person until there’s 5 people left and then the one doing [[Birkat HaMazon]] washes. </ref>
			# If there's only one mayim achronim vessel to wash with, if there's five people or less, the one who is going to lead the zimmun should wash first so that he has time to prepare the text of the four brachot of birkat hamazon. If there are more than five people, then the least dignified should wash first and they should continue to wash in the order of how they're sitting and the fifth to last person should be the would who is going to lead the zimmun.<ref>The Gemara Brachot 46b establishes that the least dignified person should wash mayim achronim first because it isn't an honor to wait without talking between mayim achronim and birkat hamazon. However, the one who is going to lead zimmun should make sure to wash first if there's a small group of five or less, or fifth to last if there's a larger crowd so that he has time to prepare the text of the four brachot of birkat hamazon. Raavad Brachot 7:12 rules accordingly. However, the Rambam 7:12 explains that the greatest person always washes first. The Kesef Mishna explains that the Rambam thought that the gemara was only applicable if they would remove the personal tables after they washed in which case it isn't an honor to wash first, but now that the table isn't removed at all, the honor is to wash first so that you can have clean hands. Shulchan Aruch 181:6 rules like Shulchan Aruch. Halacha Brurah 181:15 agrees.
			* The Rashba Brachot 46b s.v. bizman explains that it isn't considered an interruption for the one who is doing zimmun to wash fifth to the end because it is only a period of time between washing and birkat hamazon and also the interruption has a purpose. Mishna Brurah 181:15 agrees.</ref>

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	# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>		# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>
	# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]]. <Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer devarim shbekedusha between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>		# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]]. <Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer devarim shbekedusha between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>
	# Preferably, one shouldn’t wait or do actions unrelated to Brikat HaMazon more than 12 seconds; those who wait for everyone to wash their hands have what to rely on. <Ref> Bach 179, Pri Megadim 179;A”A 1, Mishna Brurah 179:1 in name of the derech hachaim that one should rewash, taz 181:3 says one can wait for 4 people to wash hands after you, so says the lavush 181:6, Olat tamid 181:4, ~~magan~~ Avraham 181:5, shulchan aruch harav 181:5 Mishna brurah 181:15, kaf hachaim 181:18, peulat tzaddik 3:71, yabea omer Y”D 2:1(11). The stringency of unrelated actions is sourced in the ritva hilchot [[brachot]] 3:17,6:21 and brought simlairly by kesef Mishna [[Brachot]] 6:20. </ref>		# Preferably, one shouldn’t wait or do actions unrelated to Brikat HaMazon more than 12 seconds; those who wait for everyone to wash their hands have what to rely on. <Ref> Bach 179, Pri Megadim 179;A”A 1, Mishna Brurah 179:1 in name of the derech hachaim that one should rewash, taz 181:3 says one can wait for 4 people to wash hands after you, so says the lavush 181:6, Olat tamid 181:4, Magen Avraham 181:5, shulchan aruch harav 181:5 Mishna brurah 181:15, kaf hachaim 181:18, peulat tzaddik 3:71, yabea omer Y”D 2:1(11). The stringency of unrelated actions is sourced in the ritva hilchot [[brachot]] 3:17,6:21 and brought simlairly by kesef Mishna [[Brachot]] 6:20. </ref>
	# In our time that everyone reads [[Birkat HaMazon]] one should try to have multiple vessels so everyone doesn’t have to wait long until [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Beiur Halacha s.v. Min Hakatan. However, in earlier times, only one would say [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Accordingly, S”A 181:6 rules the one doing the [[Birkat HaMazon]] should be the first to wash but if there’s more than 5 people washing, then they begin washing from the least important person until there’s 5 people left and then the one doing [[Birkat HaMazon]] washes. </ref>		# In our time that everyone reads [[Birkat HaMazon]] one should try to have multiple vessels so everyone doesn’t have to wait long until [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Beiur Halacha s.v. Min Hakatan. However, in earlier times, only one would say [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Accordingly, S”A 181:6 rules the one doing the [[Birkat HaMazon]] should be the first to wash but if there’s more than 5 people washing, then they begin washing from the least important person until there’s 5 people left and then the one doing [[Birkat HaMazon]] washes. </ref>

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The basics of the obligation

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	==The basics of the obligation==		==The basics of the obligation==
	# The Sephardic custom until this day is to wash one's hands after a bread meal. This practice is called Mayim Achronim. It is based on many Rishonim who hold Mayim Achronim is an obligation nowadays either because there is a concern of Sedomite salt even in our times, there is an obligation of being Kadosh through observing Mayim Achronim, or there is an obligation of cleaning one's hands for [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Rambam ([[Brachot]] 6:3), Rabbeinu Yonah ([[Brachot]] 40b), and Rif (Chulin 37b) hold that it applies because of danger that the Sedomite salt can cause. Raavad ([[Brachot]] 6:2), Rashba (Chulin 105a), and Rashbetz ([[Brachot]] ch. 8) seems to hold that the purpose is to have clean hands for [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Shulchan Aruch 181:1 rules that it is an obligation to do Mayim Achronim even nowadays. </ref>		# The Sephardic custom until this day is to wash one's hands after a bread meal. This practice is called Mayim Achronim. It is based on many Rishonim who hold Mayim Achronim is an obligation nowadays either because there is a concern of Sedomite salt even in our times, there is an obligation of being Kadosh through observing Mayim Achronim, or there is an obligation of cleaning one's hands for [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Rambam ([[Brachot]] 6:3), Rabbeinu Yonah ([[Brachot]] 40b), and Rif (Chulin 37b) hold that it applies because of danger that the Sedomite salt can cause. Raavad ([[Brachot]] 6:2), Rashba (Chulin 105a), and Rashbetz ([[Brachot]] ch. 8) seems to hold that the purpose is to have clean hands for [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Shulchan Aruch 181:1 rules that it is an obligation to do Mayim Achronim even nowadays. </ref>
	# ~~According to Ashkenazim, one doesn't have~~ to wash Mayim Achronim, however, some say that it is preferable to wash Mayim Achronim.<Ref> Tosfot ([[Brachot]] 53b, Chulin 105a, Eiruvin 17b) hold that there's no obligation to wash Mayim Achronim nowadays because the concern of Sedomite salt is not longer relevant. Rama in Darkei Moshe 181:1 and Levush 181:9 codify the opinion of Tosfot and add that that is the Ashkenazic Minhag. The Gra 181:12, Aruch HaShulchan 181:5~~, and Mishna Brurah 181:22~~, however, hold that it’s preferable for Ashkenazim to wash Mayim Achronim. </ref>		# The Ashkenazic minhag is not to wash Mayim Achronim, however, some say that it is preferable to wash Mayim Achronim.<Ref> Tosfot ([[Brachot]] 53b, Chulin 105a, Eiruvin 17b) hold that there's no obligation to wash Mayim Achronim nowadays because the concern of Sedomite salt is not longer relevant. Rama in Darkei Moshe 181:1 and Levush 181:9 codify the opinion of Tosfot and add that that is the Ashkenazic Minhag. The Gra 181:12 and Aruch HaShulchan 181:5, however, hold that it’s preferable for Ashkenazim to wash Mayim Achronim. Mishna Brurah 181:22 first explains the opinion of Tosfot and then cites a number of achronim who are strict about washing Mayim Achronim.</ref>

	==Who is obligated in Mayim Achronim?==		==Who is obligated in Mayim Achronim?==

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	# Even if one didn’t touch the food with his hands, one is obligated in Mayim Achronim. <Ref> Halacha Brurah 181. If one has no water (up to 4 [[mil]], which is less than 4 kilometers, on the way or 1 [[mil]] in the opposite direction) he should not touch the food when he eats. </ref>		# Even if one didn’t touch the food with his hands, one is obligated in Mayim Achronim. <Ref> Halacha Brurah 181. If one has no water (up to 4 [[mil]], which is less than 4 kilometers, on the way or 1 [[mil]] in the opposite direction) he should not touch the food when he eats. </ref>
	# Some say that one is obligated to wash Mayim Achronim even if one didn’t even eat a meal but just touched salt. However, the minhag is not to wash after just touching salt. <Ref> The Gemara Chulin 105b states that there's an obligation to wash one's hand after touching salt. The Rif ([[Brachot]] 8) codifies this gemara. The Talmidei Rabbenu Yonah, Raah, Michtam, and Rashbez also quote this gemara. The Rashba (Torat HaBayit 6:1) is lenient. However, the Tur and Shulchan Aruch didn't quote this halacha. Therefore, Pekudei Elazar 181 and Halichot olam vol 2 shalach 1 write that nowadays no one is strict on washing after touching salt. </ref>		# Some say that one is obligated to wash Mayim Achronim even if one didn’t even eat a meal but just touched salt. However, the minhag is not to wash after just touching salt. <Ref> The Gemara Chulin 105b states that there's an obligation to wash one's hand after touching salt. The Rif ([[Brachot]] 8) codifies this gemara. The Talmidei Rabbenu Yonah, Raah, Michtam, and Rashbez also quote this gemara. The Rashba (Torat HaBayit 6:1) is lenient. However, the Tur and Shulchan Aruch didn't quote this halacha. Therefore, Pekudei Elazar 181 and Halichot olam vol 2 shalach 1 write that nowadays no one is strict on washing after touching salt. </ref>
	# Even ~~Ashkenzim~~ who are not stringent concerning Mayim Achronim, if one’s hands are dirty and one would be concerned with their cleanliness, one is obligated to clean one's hands or wash them before [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Shulchan Aruch 181:10, from Tosfot (Brachot 53b), Nemukei Yosef, Rosh 8:6, Mordechei Br 191, Aguda Br 8 and Tur. So too, if his ate or drank not in a bread meal and his hands are dirty he still must wash hands before the [[Bracha Achrona]]. Even someone who isn't finicky who touched an unclean area or a covered area on the body must clean or wash his hands in any way before making a Bracha. Magen Avraham 181:10, Zechur leAvraham 40, Mishna Brurah 181:23, Kaf Chaim 181:9, Pri Megadim A”A 9. </ref>		# Even Ashkenazim who are not stringent concerning Mayim Achronim, if one’s hands are dirty and one would be concerned with their cleanliness, one is obligated to clean one's hands or wash them before [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Shulchan Aruch 181:10, from Tosfot (Brachot 53b), Nemukei Yosef, Rosh 8:6, Mordechei Br 191, Aguda Br 8 and Tur. So too, if his ate or drank not in a bread meal and his hands are dirty he still must wash hands before the [[Bracha Achrona]]. Even someone who isn't finicky who touched an unclean area or a covered area on the body must clean or wash his hands in any way before making a Bracha. Magen Avraham 181:10, Zechur leAvraham 40, Mishna Brurah 181:23, Kaf Chaim 181:9, Pri Megadim A”A 9. </ref>
	# It is proper to train children to wash mayim acharonim as well. <ref> Rav Chaim Kanievsky cited in Otzar Hamayim chapter 4 </ref>		# It is proper to train children to wash mayim acharonim as well. <ref> Rav Chaim Kanievsky cited in Otzar Hamayim chapter 4 </ref>

	==Interruptions between ~~washing~~ and ~~making~~ [[Birkat HaMazon]]==		==Interruptions between Washing and Making [[Birkat HaMazon]]==
	# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again. <Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) from Rashi and Rambam writes that speech isn’t an interruption. The Magen Avraham 165:4 disagrees and is strict. This is also the opinion of the Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri Migadim A”A 1, Chayey Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, Magen Giborim, Maharsham BeDaat Torah, Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. </ref>		# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again. <Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) from Rashi and Rambam writes that speech isn’t an interruption. The Magen Avraham 165:4 disagrees and is strict. This is also the opinion of the Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri Migadim A”A 1, Chayey Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, Magen Giborim, Maharsham BeDaat Torah, Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. </ref>
	# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>		# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>
	# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]]. <Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer devarim shbekedusha between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>		# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]]. <Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer devarim shbekedusha between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>
	# Preferably, one shouldn’t wait or do actions unrelated to Brikat HaMazon more than 12 seconds; those who wait for everyone to wash their hands have what to rely on. <Ref> Bach 179, Pri Megadim 179;A”A 1, Mishna Brurah 179:1 in name of the derech hachaim that one should rewash, taz 181:3 says one can wait for 4 people to wash hands after you, so says the lavush 181:6, Olat tamid 181:4, Magen Avraham 181:5, shulchan aruch harav 181:5 Mishna brurah 181:15, kaf hachaim 181:18, peulat tzaddik 3:71, ~~yabea~~ omer Y”D 2:1(11). The stringency of unrelated actions is sourced in the ritva hilchot [[brachot]] 3:17,6:21 and brought simlairly by kesef Mishna [[Brachot]] 6:20. </ref>		# Preferably, one shouldn’t wait or do actions unrelated to Brikat HaMazon more than 12 seconds; those who wait for everyone to wash their hands have what to rely on. <Ref> Bach 179, Pri Megadim 179;A”A 1, Mishna Brurah 179:1 in name of the derech hachaim that one should rewash, taz 181:3 says one can wait for 4 people to wash hands after you, so says the lavush 181:6, Olat tamid 181:4, Magen Avraham 181:5, shulchan aruch harav 181:5 Mishna brurah 181:15, kaf hachaim 181:18, peulat tzaddik 3:71, Yabea omer Y”D 2:1(11). The stringency of unrelated actions is sourced in the ritva hilchot [[brachot]] 3:17,6:21 and brought simlairly by kesef Mishna [[Brachot]] 6:20. </ref>
	# In our time that everyone reads [[Birkat HaMazon]] one should try to have multiple vessels so everyone doesn’t have to wait long until [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Beiur Halacha s.v. Min Hakatan. However, in earlier times, only one would say [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Accordingly, S”A 181:6 rules the one doing the [[Birkat HaMazon]] should be the first to wash but if there’s more than 5 people washing, then they begin washing from the least important person until there’s 5 people left and then the one doing [[Birkat HaMazon]] washes. </ref>		# In our time that everyone reads [[Birkat HaMazon]] one should try to have multiple vessels so everyone doesn’t have to wait long until [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Beiur Halacha s.v. Min Hakatan. However, in earlier times, only one would say [[Birkat HaMazon]]. Accordingly, S”A 181:6 rules the one doing the [[Birkat HaMazon]] should be the first to wash but if there’s more than 5 people washing, then they begin washing from the least important person until there’s 5 people left and then the one doing [[Birkat HaMazon]] washes. </ref>

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	# One should wash up to the second set of knuckles on one's fingers and on one's thumb one should wash up to the first knuckle. It’s preferable to be strict for the opinion that one should to wash the entirety of one's fingers. <Ref> Based on Rashba Torat Bayit 6:1 and Raavad, the S”A 181:4 rules that one should wash one's fingers up to the second row of knuckles. Rabbenu Bechaye in Shulchan Shel Arba, however, requires one to wash one's whole finger. Mishna Brurah 181:10 quotes Talmedei Rabbenu Yonah who say that the thumb must only be washed up to the first knuckle. Halacha Brurah 181:11 agrees. Beiur Halacha s.v. Ad Perek Sheni and Kaf HaChaim 181:17 agree that it's preferable to be strict for the opinion of the Arizal that one should wash one's whole finger. [http://www.dailyhalacha.com/displayRead.asp?readID=338 Rabbi Mansour on Dailyhalacha.com] quotes the Shulchan Aruch and says to preferably be machmir for the opinion of the Arizal (to wash the entirety of the fingers). Halacha Brurah 181:11 agrees.</ref>		# One should wash up to the second set of knuckles on one's fingers and on one's thumb one should wash up to the first knuckle. It’s preferable to be strict for the opinion that one should to wash the entirety of one's fingers. <Ref> Based on Rashba Torat Bayit 6:1 and Raavad, the S”A 181:4 rules that one should wash one's fingers up to the second row of knuckles. Rabbenu Bechaye in Shulchan Shel Arba, however, requires one to wash one's whole finger. Mishna Brurah 181:10 quotes Talmedei Rabbenu Yonah who say that the thumb must only be washed up to the first knuckle. Halacha Brurah 181:11 agrees. Beiur Halacha s.v. Ad Perek Sheni and Kaf HaChaim 181:17 agree that it's preferable to be strict for the opinion of the Arizal that one should wash one's whole finger. [http://www.dailyhalacha.com/displayRead.asp?readID=338 Rabbi Mansour on Dailyhalacha.com] quotes the Shulchan Aruch and says to preferably be machmir for the opinion of the Arizal (to wash the entirety of the fingers). Halacha Brurah 181:11 agrees.</ref>
	# There’s no Bracha for Mayim Achronim. <Ref> S”A 181:7. The Bet Yosef quotes the Ramah who hold that there is a Bracha and so holds some geonim and rishonim such as Yeraim 23, Shibolei Leket 149, Mordechai [[Brachot]] 191, Ravyah 1:145, Raavad [[Brachot]] 6:2. However the Bahag [[Brachot]] 6, Talmidei Rabbanu Yonah 40b, Rosh 8:6, Rambam [[Brachot]] 6:2 say not to make a Bracha. </ref>		# There’s no Bracha for Mayim Achronim. <Ref> S”A 181:7. The Bet Yosef quotes the Ramah who hold that there is a Bracha and so holds some geonim and rishonim such as Yeraim 23, Shibolei Leket 149, Mordechai [[Brachot]] 191, Ravyah 1:145, Raavad [[Brachot]] 6:2. However the Bahag [[Brachot]] 6, Talmidei Rabbanu Yonah 40b, Rosh 8:6, Rambam [[Brachot]] 6:2 say not to make a Bracha. </ref>
	# One should face his fingers downward so that the dirt falls off. <Ref> S”A 181:5 based on Sotah 4b. This is also codified by the Rambam ([[Brachot]] 6:16) and Tur. </ref>		# One should face his fingers downward so that the dirt falls off. <Ref> S”A 181:5 based on Sotah 4b. This is also codified by the Rambam ([[Brachot]] 6:16) and Tur. </ref>
	# Only one washing is required, not two or three times. <Ref> Bet Yosef in name of Mordechai ([[Brachot]] 207), Mishna Brurah 181:21. </ref>		# Only one washing is required, not two or three times. <Ref> Bet Yosef in name of Mordechai ([[Brachot]] 207), Mishna Brurah 181:21. </ref>
	# One may not wash over the ground because “ruach rah” hovers over it, rather one should wash into, in order of preference, a vessel, twigs or stones on the ground that absorb water, tiled flooring, ground not used like under the table and certainly a sink which has a drain. <Ref> S”A 181:2 from chulin 105a and many rishonim that hold like it. The Magen Avraham 181:2 in name of [[Chinuch]] that anything stopping the water from pouring on the ground, but the Rambam ([[brachot]] 6:16) seems to only allow a vessel. The Gra 181:4 explains S”A that initially we follow Rambam but if there’s no vessel available then we can rely on the Rashba (Torat Bayit 6:2) and Tur (181:2). Yabia Omer O”C 5:2 permits a sink by washing in the morning and all the more so for Mayim Achronim. Birur Halacha 181:8 concludes that one can pour it on the ground after one washed into the vessel. </ref>		# Although it is not required to use a vessel to pour the mayim acharonim, it is preferred to do so.<ref> Sh"t Or Letzion 2:13:1, Levush 181:2, Eliya Rabba 181:3 </ref>
			# One may not wash over the ground because “ruach rah” hovers over it, rather one should wash into, in order of preference, a vessel, twigs or stones on the ground that absorb water, tiled flooring, ground not used like under the table and certainly a sink which has a drain. <Ref> S”A 181:2 from chulin 105a and many rishonim that hold like it. The Magen Avraham 181:2 in name of [[Chinuch]] that anything stopping the water from pouring on the ground, but the Rambam ([[brachot]] 6:16) seems to only allow a vessel. The Gra 181:4 explains S”A that initially we follow Rambam but if there’s no vessel available then we can rely on the Rashba (Torat Bayit 6:2) and Tur (181:2). Yabia Omer O”C 5:2 permits a sink by washing in the morning and all the more so for Mayim Achronim. Birur Halacha 181:8 concludes that one can pour it on the ground after one washed into the vessel. </ref>

	==Drying one's hands==		==Drying one's hands==

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	# Even if one didn’t touch the food with his hands, one is obligated in Mayim Achronim. <Ref> Halacha Brurah 181. If one has no water (up to 4 [[mil]], which is less than 4 kilometers, on the way or 1 [[mil]] in the opposite direction) he should not touch the food when he eats. </ref>		# Even if one didn’t touch the food with his hands, one is obligated in Mayim Achronim. <Ref> Halacha Brurah 181. If one has no water (up to 4 [[mil]], which is less than 4 kilometers, on the way or 1 [[mil]] in the opposite direction) he should not touch the food when he eats. </ref>
	# Some say that one is obligated to wash Mayim Achronim even if one didn’t even eat a meal but just touched salt. However, the minhag is not to wash after just touching salt. <Ref> The Gemara Chulin 105b states that there's an obligation to wash one's hand after touching salt. The Rif ([[Brachot]] 8) codifies this gemara. The Talmidei Rabbenu Yonah, Raah, Michtam, and Rashbez also quote this gemara. The Rashba (Torat HaBayit 6:1) is lenient. However, the Tur and Shulchan Aruch didn't quote this halacha. Therefore, Pekudei Elazar 181 and Halichot olam vol 2 shalach 1 write that nowadays no one is strict on washing after touching salt. </ref>		# Some say that one is obligated to wash Mayim Achronim even if one didn’t even eat a meal but just touched salt. However, the minhag is not to wash after just touching salt. <Ref> The Gemara Chulin 105b states that there's an obligation to wash one's hand after touching salt. The Rif ([[Brachot]] 8) codifies this gemara. The Talmidei Rabbenu Yonah, Raah, Michtam, and Rashbez also quote this gemara. The Rashba (Torat HaBayit 6:1) is lenient. However, the Tur and Shulchan Aruch didn't quote this halacha. Therefore, Pekudei Elazar 181 and Halichot olam vol 2 shalach 1 write that nowadays no one is strict on washing after touching salt. </ref>
	# Even Ashkenzim who are not stringent concerning Mayim Achronim, if one’s hands are dirty and one would be concerned with their cleanliness, one is obligated to clean one's hands or wash them before [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Shulchan Aruch 181:10, from Tosfot (Brachot 53b), Nemukei Yosef, Rosh 8:6, Mordechei Br 191, Aguda Br 8 and Tur. So too, if his ate or drank not in a bread meal and his hands are dirty he still must wash hands before the [[Bracha Achrona]]. Even someone who isn't finicky who touched an unclean area or a covered area on the body must clean or wash his hands in any way before making a Bracha. ~~Magan~~ Avraham 181:10, Zechur leAvraham 40, Mishna Brurah 181:23, Kaf Chaim 181:9, Pri Megadim A”A 9. </ref>		# Even Ashkenzim who are not stringent concerning Mayim Achronim, if one’s hands are dirty and one would be concerned with their cleanliness, one is obligated to clean one's hands or wash them before [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Shulchan Aruch 181:10, from Tosfot (Brachot 53b), Nemukei Yosef, Rosh 8:6, Mordechei Br 191, Aguda Br 8 and Tur. So too, if his ate or drank not in a bread meal and his hands are dirty he still must wash hands before the [[Bracha Achrona]]. Even someone who isn't finicky who touched an unclean area or a covered area on the body must clean or wash his hands in any way before making a Bracha. Magen Avraham 181:10, Zechur leAvraham 40, Mishna Brurah 181:23, Kaf Chaim 181:9, Pri Megadim A”A 9. </ref>
	# It is proper to train children to wash mayim acharonim as well. <ref> Rav Chaim Kanievsky cited in Otzar Hamayim chapter 4 </ref>		# It is proper to train children to wash mayim acharonim as well. <ref> Rav Chaim Kanievsky cited in Otzar Hamayim chapter 4 </ref>

	==Interruptions between washing and making [[Birkat HaMazon]]==		==Interruptions between washing and making [[Birkat HaMazon]]==
	# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again. <Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) from Rashi and Rambam writes that speech isn’t an interruption. The ~~Magan~~ Avraham 165:4 disagrees and is strict. This is also the opinion of the Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri Migadim A”A 1, Chayey Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, ~~Magan~~ Giborim, Maharsham BeDaat Torah, Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. </ref>		# Some are strict not to talk even words of Torah. If one spoke it’s preferable that one wash again. <Ref> Kesef Mishna ([[Brachot]] 6:20) from Rashi and Rambam writes that speech isn’t an interruption. The Magen Avraham 165:4 disagrees and is strict. This is also the opinion of the Drisha 179:2, Eliyah Raba 179:1, Pri Migadim A”A 1, Chayey Adam, Zachur LeAvraham, Magen Giborim, Maharsham BeDaat Torah, Mishna Brurah 179:1. The Shulchan Aruch HaRav permits 2 or 3 words and the Aruch HaShulchan is lenient like the Kesef Mishna. </ref>
	# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>		# Some have the custom to say [[Shir HaMaalot]], Lamnaseach, or Avarecha after Mayim Achronim since it’s a necessary element to [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref> Kaf HaChaim 157:22 in name of the Arizal and Or Tzaddikim, Petach HaDvir 181:2, Chida (Simchat Haregel Seder [[Birkat HaMazon]]), Tziporen Shamir 5:61, Chesed LeAlafim 181:7, Ben Ish Chai Shalach 15, against the Aruch HaShulchan 181:9. </ref>
	# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]]. <Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer devarim shbekedusha between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>		# One can answer [[amen]], [[kaddish]], [[kedusha]] and [[barchu]]. <Ref> Tehilat LeDavid 181:2 says not to answer just like one juxtaposes Geula to Tefilah. However the Halacha Brurah 181:5 disagrees based on a Sfek Sfaka that maybe one can go like those who allow speech between mayim achronim and [[Birkat HaMazon]] and maybe one can go like those who say that one can answer devarim shbekedusha between Geula and Tefilah. Additionally it’s a mitzvah that’s fleeting. </ref>
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	==Water that is fit for Mayim Achronim==		==Water that is fit for Mayim Achronim==
	# One shouldn’t use scalding hot water, rather lukewarm water is permitted and it preferable to use cold water. Hot water that cooled is also permitted. <Ref> Tur and S”A 181:3 from Chulin 105a, rule leniently by lukewarm water, Kesef Mishna says Rambam ([[Brachot]] 6:16) allows it even initially. ~~Magan~~ Avraham 181:3 says in name of Maharshal that specifically cold water should be used. Mishna Brurah 181:7 says if one only has lukewarm, one shouldn’t be stringent. </ref>		# One shouldn’t use scalding hot water, rather lukewarm water is permitted and it preferable to use cold water. Hot water that cooled is also permitted. <Ref> Tur and S”A 181:3 from Chulin 105a, rule leniently by lukewarm water, Kesef Mishna says Rambam ([[Brachot]] 6:16) allows it even initially. Magen Avraham 181:3 says in name of Maharshal that specifically cold water should be used. Mishna Brurah 181:7 says if one only has lukewarm, one shouldn’t be stringent. </ref>
	# Bitter, dirty, or smelly water not fit for animals to drink is permitted. <Ref> Rashba Torat Bayit 6:2 says all water unfit for Mayim Rishonim is fit for Mayim Achronim. So is brought in the Bet Yosef (comments that so is implied by the Gemara and Posikim), Darkei Moshe, Orchot Chaim (Netilat Yadim 31), Kolbo (23) in name of Raavad, but the Riaz Netilat Yadim 8:20 is stringent. Many Achronim follow Rashba and Raavad such as ~~Magan~~ Avraham 181:7, Chaye Adam 46:2, Aruch Shulchan 181:6-7, Shulchan Aruch HaRav 181:8, Mishna Brurah 181:21, Kaf HaChaim 181:28. </ref>		# Bitter, dirty, or smelly water not fit for animals to drink is permitted. <Ref> Rashba Torat Bayit 6:2 says all water unfit for Mayim Rishonim is fit for Mayim Achronim. So is brought in the Bet Yosef (comments that so is implied by the Gemara and Posikim), Darkei Moshe, Orchot Chaim (Netilat Yadim 31), Kolbo (23) in name of Raavad, but the Riaz Netilat Yadim 8:20 is stringent. Many Achronim follow Rashba and Raavad such as Magen Avraham 181:7, Chaye Adam 46:2, Aruch Shulchan 181:6-7, Shulchan Aruch HaRav 181:8, Mishna Brurah 181:21, Kaf HaChaim 181:28. </ref>
	# Saliva is unfit; if nothing is available is better than nothing. <Ref> Peni Mabin O”C 38, Minchat Elazar 3:54, and Sherit Yehuda Blum 17 are stringent against the Torat Yekutiel Rosenberg O”C 6 who is lenient. </ref>		# Saliva is unfit; if nothing is available is better than nothing. <Ref> Peni Mabin O”C 38, Minchat Elazar 3:54, and Sherit Yehuda Blum 17 are stringent against the Torat Yekutiel Rosenberg O”C 6 who is lenient. </ref>
	# If there’s no water, one can use other liquids but not wine, yet if nothing else is available then one should wash with wine. <Ref> Bet Yosef brings the Rabbenu BeChaye in Shulchan Shel Arba that allows all liquids and the Tur who doesn’t allow wine, S”A 181:9 holds leniently by wine, but many Achronim, such as the Levush 181:7, Atret Zekenim 181:2(2), Shulchan Aruch HaRav 181:8, Mishna Brurah 181:21 are strict like the Tur. </ref>		# If there’s no water, one can use other liquids but not wine, yet if nothing else is available then one should wash with wine. <Ref> Bet Yosef brings the Rabbenu BeChaye in Shulchan Shel Arba that allows all liquids and the Tur who doesn’t allow wine, S”A 181:9 holds leniently by wine, but many Achronim, such as the Levush 181:7, Atret Zekenim 181:2(2), Shulchan Aruch HaRav 181:8, Mishna Brurah 181:21 are strict like the Tur. </ref>
	==Requirement of actually pouring the water==		==Requirement of actually pouring the water==
	# Dipping hands into water doesn’t suffice, but one who is lenient has what to rely on. <Ref> ~~Magan~~ Avraham 181:1, Shulchan Aruch HaRav 181:5, Mishna Brurah 181:3, Aruch Shulchan 181:7 agaisnt the Eliyah Rabba 181:9 who is lenient. Kaf HaChaim 181:9 says it’s effective for cleaning but not for the kabbalistic reasons and Zivchai Zedek 3:35 holds it’s not forbidden. </ref>		# Dipping hands into water doesn’t suffice, but one who is lenient has what to rely on. <Ref> Magen Avraham 181:1, Shulchan Aruch HaRav 181:5, Mishna Brurah 181:3, Aruch Shulchan 181:7 agaisnt the Eliyah Rabba 181:9 who is lenient. Kaf HaChaim 181:9 says it’s effective for cleaning but not for the kabbalistic reasons and Zivchai Zedek 3:35 holds it’s not forbidden. </ref>
	# It’s permitted to wash under a running faucet. <ref> Raavad in Tamim Daim 66, Orchot Chiam Netilat Yadim 31, Kolbo 23, against Riaz Netilat Yadim 8:20 </ref>		# It’s permitted to wash under a running faucet. <ref> Raavad in Tamim Daim 66, Orchot Chiam Netilat Yadim 31, Kolbo 23, against Riaz Netilat Yadim 8:20 </ref>
	==Amount needed for Mayim Achronim==		==Amount needed for Mayim Achronim==
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	# One should face his fingers downward so that the dirt falls off. <Ref> S”A 181:5 based on Sotah 4b. This is also codified by the Rambam ([[Brachot]] 6:16) and Tur. </ref>		# One should face his fingers downward so that the dirt falls off. <Ref> S”A 181:5 based on Sotah 4b. This is also codified by the Rambam ([[Brachot]] 6:16) and Tur. </ref>
	# Only one washing is required, not two or three times. <Ref> Bet Yosef in name of Mordechai ([[Brachot]] 207), Mishna Brurah 181:21. </ref>		# Only one washing is required, not two or three times. <Ref> Bet Yosef in name of Mordechai ([[Brachot]] 207), Mishna Brurah 181:21. </ref>
	# One may not wash over the ground because “ruach rah” hovers over it, rather one should wash into, in order of preference, a vessel, twigs or stones on the ground that absorb water, tiled flooring, ground not used like under the table and certainly a sink which has a drain. <Ref> S”A 181:2 from chulin 105a and many rishonim that hold like it. The ~~Magan~~ Avraham 181:2 in name of [[Chinuch]] that anything stopping the water from pouring on the ground, but the Rambam ([[brachot]] 6:16) seems to only allow a vessel. The Gra 181:4 explains S”A that initially we follow Rambam but if there’s no vessel available then we can rely on the Rashba (Torat Bayit 6:2) and Tur (181:2). Yabia Omer O”C 5:2 permits a sink by washing in the morning and all the more so for Mayim Achronim. Birur Halacha 181:8 concludes that one can pour it on the ground after one washed into the vessel. </ref>		# One may not wash over the ground because “ruach rah” hovers over it, rather one should wash into, in order of preference, a vessel, twigs or stones on the ground that absorb water, tiled flooring, ground not used like under the table and certainly a sink which has a drain. <Ref> S”A 181:2 from chulin 105a and many rishonim that hold like it. The Magen Avraham 181:2 in name of [[Chinuch]] that anything stopping the water from pouring on the ground, but the Rambam ([[brachot]] 6:16) seems to only allow a vessel. The Gra 181:4 explains S”A that initially we follow Rambam but if there’s no vessel available then we can rely on the Rashba (Torat Bayit 6:2) and Tur (181:2). Yabia Omer O”C 5:2 permits a sink by washing in the morning and all the more so for Mayim Achronim. Birur Halacha 181:8 concludes that one can pour it on the ground after one washed into the vessel. </ref>

	==Drying one's hands==		==Drying one's hands==