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Vowing to Give Charity

Question

Hello, is it permissible to vow to give charity?

Answer

Hello,

It is preferable not to make a vow unless one has the means to fulfill it immediately. If one does not have the means, they should not vow until they do.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 203, סעיף 4.

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