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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.

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Question 1 of 10
Which of the following is an example of tzedakah in biblical law?
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
True or Fale: "What is mine is mine and what is yours is yours," is a good attitude toward wealth in Jewish tradition.
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following statements about tzedakah is true?
Question 6 of 10
What does the Hebrew word “tzedakah” mean literally?
Question 7 of 10
Who is required to give tzedakah?
Question 8 of 10
The prohibition against humiliating a beggar comes from which Jewish text?
Question 9 of 10
The Book of Proverbs states that the doing of righteousness and justice is preferable to God than
Question 10 of 10
According to Maimonides' Ladder of Tzedakah, what is the lowest level of giving charity?

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