The ritual of netilat yadayim is actually a "ceremonial" cleansing. In fact, before engaging in this ritual, your hands should already be clean! Once your hands are clean, you fill a smooth-rimmed jug or glass with water, and pour it over your hands. Certain Rabbinical authorities state that you should pour the water three times on each hand - right, left, right, left, right, left. After "washing" the hands, they are clasped together and the blessing is recited.
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