If I Said that I Will Give Money to My Synagogue, Must I Keep My Word?

Quiz

1 - In the time of the Beit HaMikdash, which of the following statements is correct?

• Where a person said that he will give the property to the Beit HaMikdash, he was obligated to keep his word.
• Where a person thought that he will give the property to the Beit HaMikdash, the property was transferred to the ownership of the Temple (Hekdesh).
• Property pledged only became the property of Hekdesh when physically given over.

2 - Which of the following statements describes the way charitable pledges work today?

• The pledge is a vow, and as such must be kept.
• The pledge is a promise which it is morally correct to honor.
• The pledge does not obligate in any way.

3 - If a father made a vow to charity but passed away without fulfilling the pledge, which of the following statements is correct?

• The children are obligated to keep their fathers vow.
• The children are not obligated to keep their fathers vow.
• Upon his death, the property pledged automatically becomes the property of the charity.