Jewish Ethics Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish ethics?

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Judaism has a lot to say about ethics. How can we be responsible businesspeople? What constitutes talking about someone (and is it ever good to)? How can we be mensches — and what is a mensch, anyway?

Question 1 of 10
According to an adage in Pirkei Avot (Ethics of our Fathers), who is wealthy?
Question 2 of 10
According to Maimonides, to whom is a Jew forbidden to sell weapons of war?
Question 3 of 10
According to Jewish law, what is slander (motzi shem ra)?
Question 4 of 10
Where does the term tikkun olam, repairing the world, first appear?
Question 5 of 10
Which biblical character is said to have set the ideal example for hakhnasat orhim, welcoming guests?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: According to the Shulhan Arukh, one should comfort both Jewish and non-Jewish mourners.
Question 7 of 10
According to Jewish law, is smoking marijuana allowed in the United States?
Question 8 of 10
How often is a retailer required to clean out his scale in order to keep it measuring fairly, according to the Mishnah?
Question 9 of 10
If you tell a friend, "I heard that Michael was fired from his last job because he was caught embezzling," what ethical speech rule are you violating?
Question 10 of 10
What does marit ayin refer to?
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