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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
True or false: Jews traditionally give tzedakah just before Shabbat and festivals.
Question 2 of 10
According to Jewish law, when choosing who will receive tzedakah funds, who takes first priority?
Question 3 of 10
Tithing is known in Hebrew as
Question 4 of 10
Who is required to give tzedakah?
Question 5 of 10
In the Bible, commandments regarding assistance for the poor are modeled after which of these?
Question 6 of 10
According to Jewish law, which of these organizations should you be giving money to first?
Question 7 of 10
The rabbis of classical Judaism said tzedakah is
Question 8 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 9 of 10
True of false: According to rabbinic law, one should give tzedakah to one's own near relatives who are poor before giving to the rest of her city's poor.
Question 10 of 10
According to the Talmud, which of the following is not a difference between charity and benevolence?
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