Canceling a Standing Order to a Synagogue

I signed a standing order to a certain synagogue for ten years, for the purchase of a seat. After some time, I saw that I almost never pray in this synagogue, and I want to cancel the standing order.

1. Am I permitted to cancel the standing order? I should note that in the announcement I made on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, I said that I do everything without a vow, but I do not remember whether I had this commitment in mind. Does that help?
2. If it is forbidden to cancel, is it permissible to transfer the standing order to another charity, such as a kollel?
3. If it is forbidden, is it permissible to transfer the donation to another synagogue?
4. At the time I signed the standing order, I did not have the money to pay the entire amount. Only if I redeem a keren hishtalmut or pension fund, or if I sell the apartment, will I have the amount. Is this considered an obligation regarding something that has not yet come into existence, which does not take effect if the amount was not in my possession? I saw this in the Sema, siman 243, se’if katan 6.

Thank you very much.

Shalom u’vrachah 

1. It is permitted to cancel the standing order. 

2. It is permitted to cancel, and there is no need to transfer it to another place. 

3. As above in 2. 

4. There is no need for this. 

Rulings of our teacher Rabbi Amram Fried shlita

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