Age of Those Permitting Vows
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Question
Hello, how old must those who permit vows be?
Answer
Hello,
There are three possibilities, and at least one of them must be met:
- They must have two hairs (this requires checking and should not rely on presumption).
- Their beard must be fully grown.
- They must be 18 years old or older.
Source
Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, Siman 228, Glosses of R' Akiva Eiger, Pitchei Teshuva SK 2, Ben Ish Chai, second year, Parashat Re'eh, letter 26.
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