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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
True or false: According to the Shulhan Arukh, one should comfort both Jewish and non-Jewish mourners.
Question 2 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 3 of 10
Which of the following people does the Torah specifically entreat us to protect and provide for?
Question 4 of 10
The mitzvah of visiting the sick should be performed for what type of people?
Question 5 of 10
The mitzvah of tzedakah includes which of the following actions?
Question 6 of 10
What should one do when comforting mourners?
Question 7 of 10
Implicit in the concept of tikkun olam is what understanding?
Question 8 of 10
True or false: There is no traditional liturgical blessing for the performance of ethical mitzvot.
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following is a good tip to implement when visiting someone who is ill?
Question 10 of 10
What is a gemah?
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