Transferring Charity from One Poor Person to Another
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Question
If someone vowed to give charity to a specific poor person, can they change their mind and give the money to another poor person?
Answer
Hello,
It is permissible to change the decision.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 228, Se'if 42. Chiddushei R' Akiva Eiger from the responsa of Maharam Mintz, Siman 73, (and see in Shach Se'if Katan 2), Hagahot R' Akiva Eiger, Siman 258 and in Pithei Teshuva there Se'if Katan 8, [and noted in R' Akiva Eiger on the margins of Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 203]. And see Shulchan Aruch, Siman 258.