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title: Siman 7 – Asher Yotzar
description: אChelek 1 1. Always bless Asher Yotzar after relieving oneself, but don’t say “…al netillas yodayim” even if one’s hands need to be cleaned. (ShA ) 1. It’s never too late to bless Asher Yotzar as long as an urge…
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updated: "2022-11-08"
category: Laws of Morning Conduct
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# Siman 7 – Asher Yotzar

אChelek 1

1. Always bless Asher Yotzar after relieving oneself, but don’t say “…al netillas yodayim” even if one’s hands need to be cleaned. (ShA )

1. It’s never too late to bless Asher Yotzar as long as an urge to relieve oneself has not come back. (MB )

1. If one needs to say Asher Yotzar and say an after beracha for food, Asher Yotzar takes precedence. (MB )

1. Shilshul ?  Bless Asher Yotzar after each bout. Unless one feels an urge after a bout - in which case it is forbidden to bless. (MB )

1. If one urinated (outdoors not in a toilet room) and the hands are clean - Asher Yotzar can be said without washing. (ShA )

1. One should take care to bless Asher Yotzar immediately after relieving oneself. (MB )

1. Asher Yotzar is said even after a drop of urine. (ShA )

## Key

**ShA**
: Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
: Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
: Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
: Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
: Beur Halacha

**BaH**
: Baer Haytayv

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