Saturday, July 15, 2017

halacha - Netilas Yadayim with automatic sinks


It seems there is precedent to allow for netilas yadayim when you don't have a cup, by turning the sink on and off for each rivi'is per hand. By employing this method you satisfy the requirement of koach gavra.


What about a situation where the sinks are all automatic? Would waving your hand to turn on the sink still be considered koach gavra?




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