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Vow with Unclear Wording

Question

I vowed that if I do not study such and such, I will pay a certain amount "to any fund existing in Nedarim Plus," intending to choose a fund myself. Afterwards, I considered that in common language (apparently), it means to every fund, or perhaps one follows the intention of the vow-maker. Let the teacher instruct us, and so on.

Answer

Hello,

Vows must follow the intention of the vow-maker, and since your intention was only for one of the funds, you are obligated only in this.

Answered 31 October 2024 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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