Daily Study: When is it Permissible to Make Vows, and How to Bring a Torah Scroll into Your Home? (Thursday, 3rd of Kislev)
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Daily Quote
"Recite the Grace After Meals,
and it is proper to be careful in it and to say each word slowly and clearly, out loud so that all can hear and respond Amen, and educate his household in this...
And if he has a book in front of him to look at so he can concentrate better and not be distracted by others...
And he brings blessing upon himself and all his household, and should turn his heart from all his affairs to bless his God, blessed be He, who sustains the whole world with His great kindness and rewards him with all good".
('Sefer Haredim', Positive Commandments, Chapter 4, Sign 12).
Two Laws a Day, According to the Rulings of Maran Rabbi Ovadia Yosef zt"l
Why is there a prohibition on making vows?
The Sages said: "Anyone who makes a vow, even if he fulfills it, is called wicked." If a person delays fulfilling his vow, in heaven they open his file and scrutinize his actions.
Nevertheless, vows related to charity must be fulfilled, and one should not seek annulment for them unless in distress. Even initially, one should not make vows for charity unless he can give to the poor immediately, and if charity is pledged publicly, like fundraising in a synagogue for some institution, he should say "without a vow."
In what cases is it permissible to vow?
In times of distress, it is permissible to make vows.
A vow to charity made in distress, it is good to say three times 'Elaha de-Meir aneini.' And the merit of the holy sage Rabbi Meir is worthy to protect him and save him from all trouble and hardship.
Those who vow in times of distress, some say they should not annul the vow unless for a mitzvah or a great need. And if there is doubt about the wording of the vow, if it even took effect, it can be annulled.
Spiritual Strengthening
An incredible merit to bring a Torah scroll into one's home. What should one do if there is no Torah scroll or nearby synagogue? Rabbi Chaim Fox explains
