Law of Falling Asleep During a Meal
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Question
I was sitting with my family for a meal and fell asleep on the couch. Can I continue eating when I wake up?
Answer
Since you fell asleep on the couch, you can continue eating without a blessing, but you need to wash your hands without a blessing, as you have diverted your attention from keeping them clean.
Someone who went to sleep on their bed during the meal, this is considered a complete interruption, and if they want to return to eating bread, they need to wash hands with a blessing and recite the blessing over the bread.
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