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Caring For Others Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish views on how to care for those in need?

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Visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, redeeming captives, and comforting mourners are especially prioritized in Jewish tradition. How much do you know about Jewish views on how to care for those in need?

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Question 1 of 10
Implicit in the concept of tikkun olam is what understanding?
Question 2 of 10
The mitzvah of visiting the sick should be performed for what type of people?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: There is no traditional liturgical blessing for the performance of ethical mitzvot.
Question 4 of 10
When performing the mitzvah of nichum avelim, comforting mourners, it is important to do what?
Question 5 of 10
What is the traditional Jewish attitude toward pride?
Question 6 of 10
For many years tikkun olam was the term used to describe a mystical approach to all mitzvot. Today it is more commonly understood as what?
Question 7 of 10
Which biblical character is said to have set the ideal example for hakhnasat orhim, welcoming guests?
Question 8 of 10
According to the sage Hillel, which principle contains the entire Torah in it?
Question 9 of 10
According to the rabbis, which mitzvah is "greater than welcoming the divine presence"?
Question 10 of 10
According to traditional Judaism, what is the source of morality?
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