Commitment to Charity from the Deal
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Question
Before I was about to close a deal that would bring in a large sum, I intended to give a sum to charity ($180). However, in the end, the deal was closed, but the profit was minimal (no profit at all, and there is even a risk of loss. There is a non-economic profit, and there is concern that this was also the issue that pushed me to donate to charity), and with this understanding, I would not have accepted this charity obligation. Additionally, I thought in the past that all future charity commitments would be without a vow. Am I obligated to give to charity?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita, you are not obligated to give to charity in this case.