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
Which of the following does Greco-Jewish philosopher Philo prohibit under "do not covet"?
Question 2 of 10
What is a mentsch?
Question 3 of 10
Which biblical character is said to have set the ideal example for hakhnasat orhim, welcoming guests?
Question 4 of 10
The mitzvah of visiting the sick should be performed for what type of people?
Question 5 of 10
Does the Torah provide laws about treating day laborers and physical workers fairly?
Question 6 of 10
Which of the following does Greco-Jewish philosopher Philo prohibit under "do not covet"?
Question 7 of 10
Why is gossip, or rekhilut, prohibited?
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
Where does the term tikkun olam, repairing the world, first appear?
Question 10 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?
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