Tzedakah Quiz

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

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.

How much do you know about tzedakah?

Question 1 of 10
Who is required to give tzedakah?
Question 2 of 10
Which of the following is not a loan regulation found in the Torah?
Question 3 of 10
The Talmud distinguishes between charity and benevolence in three ways. Which is not a way
Question 4 of 10
According to the “Ladder of Tzedakah,” what is the highest level of tzedakah?
Question 5 of 10
True or false: Jews traditionally give tzedakah just before Shabbat and festivals.
Question 6 of 10
What does a Jewish community traditionally have to provide for someone who becomes impoverished?
Question 7 of 10
According to a rabbinic teaching, when a beggar stands before you asking for money
Question 8 of 10
According to the Torah, if a farmer or his workers missed a section of the field during harvesting
Question 9 of 10
How does the Talmud respond to someone who says, “I give this coin to the poor so that my sick child may recover?”
Question 10 of 10
About the end of poverty, the Torah teaches

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