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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
Every morning on your way to work, you pass a woman who asks for money for food. Her clothing is dirty and ragged, but you’re not sure if she’s just faking it. According to Jewish law, what should you do?
Question 2 of 10
According to the Torah, if a farmer or his workers missed a section of the field during harvesting
Question 3 of 10
The rabbis of classical Judaism said tzedakah is
Question 4 of 10
In the Bible, commandments regarding assistance for the poor are modeled after which of these?
Question 5 of 10
The Talmud distinguishes between charity and benevolence in three ways. Which is not a way
Question 6 of 10
What does the Hebrew word “tzedakah” mean literally?
Question 7 of 10
The prohibition against humiliating a beggar comes from which Jewish text?
Question 8 of 10
In the Bible, giving tzedakah mainly takes what form?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: Jews traditionally give tzedakah just before Shabbat and festivals.
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following is not a loan regulation found in the Torah?
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