The Halacha introduces concepts of purity of the hands, the water used in the process, and once used, water cannot be used for a second time even if it is remains pure.

We discuss the difference between utensils that are invalid for use to wash with because they develop holes, and items where holes are built into them from the start - such as a plug hole that may be permitted for hand washing purposes.

We explore what invalidates a washing cup for the purpose of netilat yadayim,

Although the primary motivation for performing any mitzvah should be for the honour of Hashem, the Talmud promises great things for those who are careful with washing ones hands at the required times.

Although many no longer have the practice to wash hands for foods dipped in one of the seven liquids, the Mishnah Berurah takes a more stringent view on this and we discuss instances where he would require us to wash - without a bracha.

We discuss how much, and what type of food require hand washing before they are eaten