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Nature & the Environment Quiz

How much do you know about green issues in Jewish thought and practice?

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The environment impacts so many aspects of life, from the air we breathe to the water we drink. How much do you know about green issues in Jewish thought and practice?

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Question 1 of 10
How do many Israelis deal with the challenges of the shemitah (sabbatical) year?
Question 2 of 10
True or false: Maimonides believed that animals were created solely for the purposes of humans.
Question 3 of 10
In what way is Tuv Ha'Aretz, the first Jewish Community-Supported Agriculture program in North America, different from other CSAs?
Question 4 of 10
What does the Torah require of levitical cities?
Question 5 of 10
Saadiah Gaon provided three possible reasons as to why God created animals. Which of these reasons is NOT one of his explanations.
Question 6 of 10
What is the traditional Jewish theological understanding of humanity’s relationship with the earth?
Question 7 of 10
The word "jubilee" comes from the Hebrew word "yovel," meaning what?
Question 8 of 10
Which Israelite tribe was not given agricultural land and essentially remained urban?
Question 9 of 10
According to medieval commentator Don Isaac Abravanel, the Torah emphasizes sustainability through its discussions of which of the following mitzvot?
Question 10 of 10
Which of these statements about shehita (the process of kosher slaughtering) is true?
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