If someone specifically swears 'I swear not to eat matzah on the night of Passover,' what is the halakhic consequence?
Synopsis
An oath specifically limited to Passover night matzah is considered an oath against fulfilling a mitzva and receives different treatment than a general oath.
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If someone makes a general oath not to eat matzah without specifying Passover night, is he forbidden to eat matzah on the Seder night?
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If someone swears 'I swear not to eat matzah on the night of Passover' using the language of kiddush (vow), does this create a different prohibition?
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Are there categories of Passover-related obligations (maror, four cups, second-day matzah) where oaths or vows create different binding effects than for matzah?
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Does the location or property of the matzah (its type, source, or other attributes) affect whether an oath or vow against eating it is binding?
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