Are Women’s Vows Valid?
Right at the beginning of this week’s parasha we learn about the rules regarding vows. Vows made by men must be upheld. Vows made by women… well, that’s a little more complicated.
If a man vow a vow to the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.