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Changed Decision: Is It Considered a Vow?

Question

She thought of reciting three books of Tehillim, and then wanted to recite only one. Is it considered a vow?

Answer

No.

Source

See the glosses of Yaavetz on Yevamot 48, and the responsa of Chatam Sofer, Yoreh De'ah, siman 150, Sha'arei Teshuva, siman 460.

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