Ask the Rabbi
- Halacha
- Netilat Yadayim - Hand Washing
- Do I Need to Wash Hands?
Question
1. When the baby wakes up at night for a feeding, do I need to wash my hands (NETILA) before I touch him? Even if the baby’s location doesn’t require me to get out of bed to tend to him?
Answer
No need to do Netilah if you wake up only to feed your baby.
