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Annulment of a Vow via Telephone

Question

Is it possible to annul a vow over the phone?

Answer

If the vow is due to customary mitzvah practices, it is possible; if it is a complete vow, it is not possible.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 228

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