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Tzedakah Quiz

Tzedakah, or righteousness, is often interpreted as charity, because Judaism views giving as the ultimate act of righteousness.

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Tzedakah, or righteousness, is often interpreted as charity, because Judaism views giving as the ultimate act of righteousness. As in most areas of life, here too Jewish tradition makes practical demands and specifies expectations.

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Question 1 of 10
According to Jewish law, when choosing who will receive tzedakah funds, who takes first priority?
Question 2 of 10
In the Bible, commandments regarding assistance for the poor are modeled after which of these?
Question 3 of 10
According to the Torah, if a farmer or his workers missed a section of the field during harvesting
Question 4 of 10
Who composed the famous “Ladder of Tzedakah” which prioritizes the best forms of charity?
Question 5 of 10
The Talmud distinguishes between charity and benevolence in three ways. Which is not a way
Question 6 of 10
In the Bible, giving tzedakah mainly takes what form?
Question 7 of 10
The Book of Proverbs states that the doing of righteousness and justice is preferable to God than
Question 8 of 10
What does the Hebrew word “tzedakah” mean literally?
Question 9 of 10
Credit cooperatives that helped Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century were called
Question 10 of 10
The phrase "One who loves money is never satisfied with money," is from
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