1)In the event that no water is available for Netilas Yadayim, B'Sha'as HaDchak (in extreme situations), the hands may be washed with other beverages [besides wine], without a Bracha.
When water becomes available, the hands need to be re-washed. (Mishna Berura Siman 160:64) 2) M'Ikar Hadin (according to the letter of the law) hot water may be used for Netilas Yadayim. However, L'Chatchila it is best to wait until the water cools enough that you won't be worried about burning yourself, and thus may not wash properly. (Mishna Berura 160:27)
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Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers. Taken from the Q & A page on the Halacha For Today website.
Although the answers I give to questions are taken directly from the Sifrei HaPoskim, and aren't my own, they are still for study purposes only, NOT for Psak Halacha.
Does Hamotzi end after the bracha is said or after the kazayos of bread is eaten? If the process is not complete until the bread is eaten - then why are we allowed to stop after the bracha to sprinkle salt or honey on the bread.
Wouldn't we need to pre-sprinkle the bread even before netilas yedayim to avoid interupting the process?
Answer:
As far as the hefsek after washing is concerned, Hamotzi is over as soon as the Bracha is recited. That being said, it is important to eat the bread immediately after saying the bracha of Hamotzi. BUT, it isn't a Hefsek to dip in the salt or honey as that is a part of eating the bread.
Incidentally, you write "sprinkle the salt". The proper way for the salt to be applied to the bread is to "dip" the bread into the salt [three times, according to some], and not to "sprinkle" it.
Our holy sages, the Chazal tell us
תנא דבי אליהו כל השונה הלכות בכל יום מובטח לו שהוא בן עולם הבא, שנאמר הליכות עולם לו, אל תקרי הליכות אלא הלכות - one who studies [at least two] Halachos daily is assured a portion in Olam Haba - the world to come. (:מגילה כ"ח )
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