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Thought and Statement on Charity

Question

Does a thought and statement about charity obligate?

Answer

If one said he would give charity to a specific poor person, he cannot give to another poor person unless through annulment of vows, but if he only thought, he can change.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 253, and in Ketzot HaChoshen there, Ketzot HaChoshen, Siman 87, Sifkat 23, Machaneh Ephraim, Laws of Charity, Siman 7

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