I Didn't Sleep Last Night: Obligated to Say Birkat HaShachar?

Quiz

1 - Can you say Birkat HaTorah?

• Yes, a new set of brachot is required each morning.
• No, one only recites a new set of Birkat Hatorah when one sleeps on a bed for a significant amount of time (even if it during the daytime).
• if one slept in a bed during the day for a significant amount of time and then stayed awake the entire night, he will be obligated to recite Birkat Hatorah in the morning

2 - Do you wash and say al netilat yadayim?

• Yes, both. (one is required to wash one's hands before every prayer because, by default, they are dirty).
• No need even to wash, based on the fact that when one arises, he is considered as a new individual.
• Both statements above are opinions brought in halachot and therefore wash without bracha.

3 - What is the custom regarding washing hands?

• Wash without bracha.
• If one uses the restroom prior to the morning prayers, he may recite a Bracha upon washing his hands.
• No need to wash.