Vow in a Dream
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Question
Hello, if someone dreamt that they committed to donating a sum of money to charity, is this considered a vow that must be fulfilled?
Answer
Hello and blessings,
One must fulfill their vow. Alternatively, they should perform a release of vows before ten people, and in exigent circumstances, before three. However, since it is forbidden to release vows related to charity, and those who release such vows are subject to excommunication, one should not release and must pay.
In our times, one can rely on the declaration made on the eve of Rosh Hashanah [or on Kol Nidrei] which states "whether awake or in a dream." Therefore, they are exempt from payment.
Source
Shulchan Aruch and Rema, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 210, Se'if 2.