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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
According to the “Ladder of Tzedakah,” what is the highest level of tzedakah?
Question 2 of 10
The corners of fields, which were designated for the poor, are called
Question 3 of 10
According to a rabbinic teaching, when a beggar stands before you asking for money
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following is not a loan regulation found in the Torah?
Question 5 of 10
About the end of poverty, the Torah teaches
Question 6 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 7 of 10
According to the Torah, if a farmer or his workers missed a section of the field during harvesting
Question 8 of 10
True or Fale: "What is mine is mine and what is yours is yours," is a good attitude toward wealth in Jewish tradition.
Question 9 of 10
The Book of Proverbs states that the doing of righteousness and justice is preferable to God than
Question 10 of 10
Which social worker helped found the Maxwell Street Settlement House, the Women's Loan Association, and the Juvenile Protective Association?
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