It's forbidden to delay the fulfillment of a promise.
One does not transgress "delaying" until all 3 festivals (Pessach, Shavuoth and Succoth) has gone by.
However, when pledging to give Tzedaka, one transgresses "delaying" as soon as one meets someone who deserves to get the charity, or a representative of the institution one pledged the money to.
Applies to everybody, everywhere, always.
Verse: "When you promise... do not delay its fulfillment" (Devarim 23:22)
Source: The Chafetz-Chaim's Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 185
Shabbat Shalom uMevorah
- Danny
Thursday, 27 Marcheshvan 5771
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