Releasing a Vow on Shabbat

Rabbinical prohibitions on Shabbos

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Question

I vowed not to be in a certain synagogue, but I have a study partner there only on Shabbat, and I want to release the vow. The rabbi told me to come to him on Thursday, but I was lazy. I have no way to release the vow before Shabbat. Can they release my vow on Shabbat?

Answer

Ideally, one should avoid releasing a vow on Shabbat, and you should have hurried to come on Thursday. However, after the fact, you are not penalized, and they will release your vow even on Shabbat.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 341, Seif 2).

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