287. Washing Hands (3)

There is another hand-washing which is also obligatory. this is when one eats something which has been dipped in a liquid (water, honey, wine, milk, oil etc.). Some people disrespect this commandment and only keep it on the night of Passover. Why is this night different? A man who fears Hashem should not be lenient nor transgress the words of Hashem at any time and should never eat food dipped in liquid without washing his hands first. This obligation only applies to food eaten with the hands but if eaten with a fork or spoon it does not necessitate washing even of it is dipped in liquid.