Hataras Nedarim – Nullification of Vows

The morning before Rosh Hashanah, there is a public nullification of vows ceremony in the synagogue, where ten men formally annul people’s vows. It is very important to do what you promise to do, and it is customary to say “Bli Neder” when saying that you will do something so it doesn’t become a vow. However, if you did make a vow and regret it, the vow can be annulled. Consult your rabbi about how to accomplish the nullification of vows effectively and what to do if you need to nullify a vow (it can also be done throughout the year). There are different opinions about which kinds of vows the Erev Rosh Hashanah annulment can help for, so ask your rabbi how to make sure that your vows will actually become annulled.