Question:
Hi,
If someone wakes up in middle of the night and urgently needs a drink, may they drink water without first washing netilas yadayim?
Answer:
It is preferable for the person to wash his hands, even with a little bit of water, even without a cup, however if this is too hard to do, wiping one’s hands on the blanket, towel or any cloth etc., is sufficient to be able to drink.
Best wishes
