One who is forbidden by vow from deriving benefit from a shofar
Question
With the help of Heaven.
“If he said, ‘Konam, a shofar is forbidden to me’ (Mishnah Berurah, se’if katan 24), even hearing the shofar blowing from someone else is forbidden.” The question is: why is this not considered passive inaction, with him hearing against his will? Or must he leave the place where they are blowing?
Answer
Shalom u’vrachah
Since he wants to hear it and derives benefit from it, this is not considered passive inaction.
He cannot remain there and say that he is under duress, since he is able to leave.
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