Halachot and Customs
Does a hand-washing cup require immersion?
Is a netilat yadayim cup made of metal subject to immersion?
Question
Hello, honored rabbi, does a hand-washing vessel made of very basic metal, costing 10 to 30 shekels, require immersion?
Thank you
Answer
Greetings,
There is no need to immerse a netilat yadayim cup, since it is not used for eating and drinking.
Sources: See Responsa Mishneh Halachot, volume 9 (section 165, s.v. amnam), and Responsa Chayei HaLevi, volume 4 (section 56, letter 11).
With blessings,
Hillel Meirs
