Is it preferable (l'chatchila) to annul vows before Shabbat when possible, even though Shabbat annulment is permitted b'dieved?
Synopsis
The Biur Halacha rules that it is preferable l'chatchila to annul vows on Erev Shabbat, but b'dieved — even if there was opportunity — no penalty applies and the Shabbat annulment is valid.
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