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 are governed by the guidelines of derekh eretz?
Question 2 of 10
Which of the following is a case where it is permissible to lie according to Jewish law?
Question 3 of 10
If you see your friend being rude to the barista at Starbucks, and then go and tell another friend about it, that constitutes:
Question 4 of 10
Which of these is a talmudic legal principle?
Question 5 of 10
When are you obligated to rebuke someone?
Question 6 of 10
Which biblical character is said to have set the ideal example for hakhnasat orhim, welcoming guests?
Question 7 of 10
True or false: According to the Shulhan Arukh, one should comfort both Jewish and non-Jewish mourners.
Question 8 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?
Question 9 of 10
When is it permitted to pass on negative comments?
Question 10 of 10
The mitzvah of visiting the sick should be performed for what type of people?
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