
Before eating bread, we wash our hands—but why? In this episode, we explore the reason behind netilas yadayim l’seudah: is it about cleanliness, holiness, or both? We’ll discuss the decree of Chazal rooted in the purity laws of terumah, how it connects us back to the Beis HaMikdash, and why this simple act turns an ordinary meal into something sacred.