Giving Charity Immediately

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Question

Hello, if someone declared a certain amount of money as charity for the poor, or said they would give such and such charity to the poor, are they required to give it immediately?

Answer

Hello,

If there are poor people available in his area, he is obligated to give immediately. If he does not give right away, he transgresses the prohibition of 'do not delay'. Therefore, he should not engage in other matters until he gives the poor what he vowed.

Source

Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, Siman 257, Se'if 3.

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