There are spirits that infect our hands as we go about our daily work. You should wash your hands before eating or touching your face. You do not want these spirits to crawl into your mouth and eyes. They will make you sick.

Spirits also like to crawl onto food that we leave out on the table. If said food is eaten the next day, it will make the one who consumes it ill. Therefore, you should always carefully store any leftover food. Sometimes you see signs of such spirits in the green fuzz that grows on spoiled food.

Commentary #

Today, we know from the work of scientists that it is germs not spirits that grow on spoiled food. Despite confusing spirits with germs, Rafa Aviel of blessed memory was quite wise. To avoid illness, wash your hands regularly and store your food securely as Rafa Aviel advised. -Rosh Rafa Shai