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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
What does gemilut chasadim mean?
Question 2 of 10
The call in Isaiah to "take the poor into your homes," read as the Haftarah on which holiday?
Question 3 of 10
About the end of poverty, the Torah teaches
Question 4 of 10
True or false: Jews traditionally give tzedakah just before Shabbat and festivals.
Question 5 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 6 of 10
The Talmud distinguishes between charity and benevolence in three ways. Which is not a way
Question 7 of 10
According to the Talmud, which of the following is not a difference between charity and benevolence?
Question 8 of 10
The prohibition against humiliating a beggar comes from which Jewish text?
Question 9 of 10
According to Jewish law, how much tzedakah must one give?
Question 10 of 10
True or false: The halakhah (Jewish law) regarding interest-free loans apply to Jews and non-Jews.
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