Using More Water Than Needed for Netilat Yadayim

Acharei Mos-Kedoshim
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by Rav Daniel Mann

Question: From what I have learned, our standard washing cups hold much more water than is needed for netilat yadayim. We in Israel certainly cannot afford to waste water. How much water must the cup hold, and how much of that must we pour over each hand?

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