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Nature & the Environment Quiz

How much do you know about green issues in Jewish thought and practice?

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The environment impacts so many aspects of life, from the air we breathe to the water we drink. How much do you know about green issues in Jewish thought and practice?

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Question 1 of 10
According to the 13th Century Seder Hahinukh, righteous people should grieve when what seed is wasted?
Question 2 of 10
Where does Jewish environmental education take place?
Question 3 of 10
How often do Jewish farmers in Israel let the land lie fallow?
Question 4 of 10
According to the book of Deuteronomy 11, when humans do good things, what will God provide in return?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following contemporary environmental concepts can be found in traditional Jewish sources?
Question 6 of 10
The word "jubilee" comes from the Hebrew word "yovel," meaning what?
Question 7 of 10
Where in the Bible is the commandment to tend to and till the world?
Question 8 of 10
What is the traditional Jewish theological understanding of humanity’s relationship with the earth?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these Jewish principles can be used as a guide when dealing with issues of genetic engineering?
Question 10 of 10
What kind of trees does the Torah prohibit cutting down during war?
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